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Still Writing PHP in 2025? Absolutely, (even with AI) and here’s why.

So… is PHP dying?
Not at all.

PHP continues to power a massive part of the web. It has evolved with modern practices and tooling, it’s still very much capable of delivering robust, scalable applications.

And let’s be real, if you’re working in education tech, content management, or legacy systems, chances are PHP is part of your daily toolkit.

With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, one might wonder: Is PHP still relevant in this new world? Is it still relevant when AI is changing how we write and think about code?

You can find the full article on Medium.com

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Hossein Yazdi

Of course not at all, I wrote the full WebCurate website using core PHP, without even using any of its external frameworks :)

It's an easy to learn language tbh. Btw, thanks for the article!

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Jose Pico

Ah, I completely missed your message earlier — thanks for sharing! 😊 Writing the entire WebCurate site in core PHP is seriously impressive. It’s great to hear how approachable you found the language too. Glad you enjoyed the article!

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Nevo David

Pretty cool, honestly- I've been in the PHP world forever and it's still kicking, no matter what pops up next.

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Jose Pico

Absolutely! PHP has been around for decades, and it’s amazing how it continues to evolve and stay relevant no matter what new tech comes along.

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Nathan Tarbert

Honestly, I still reach for PHP whenever I need something done fast. Old habits just work.

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Jose Pico • Edited

Totally get that, PHP is still such a go-to for quick, reliable solutions. Sometimes the old habits are the most efficient ones :)