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Mhammed Talhaouy
Mhammed Talhaouy

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PHP is dead

PHP is not dead. It is still a popular programming language, especially for web development. However, its popularity has been declining in recent years, as other languages such as JavaScript and Python have become more popular.
Sure, here are some statistics for most websites using PHP:

  • According to W3Techs, PHP is used by 77.4% of all websites whose server-side programming language we know.
  • This means that over 77% of all websites on the internet are powered by PHP.
  • PHP is also the most popular server-side programming language for WordPress, which powers over 40% of all websites.
  • Other popular PHP-based platforms include Drupal, Joomla, and Magento.
  • PHP is a mature and well-supported language, with a large community of developers.
  • It is also relatively easy to learn, making it a good choice for beginners.

However, PHP is not without its drawbacks. For example, PHP can be slow for some applications, and it has some security vulnerabilities.

Overall, PHP is a powerful and versatile language that is still widely used for web development. However, it is important to be aware of its limitations before using it.

Here are some additional statistics about PHP:

  • The most popular version of PHP is PHP 7.4, which is used by over 50% of all websites that use PHP.
  • PHP is used by a wide range of websites, including social media platforms, e-commerce sites, and news websites.
  • PHP is a free and open-source language, which means that it is available to anyone to use and modify.

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Igor Alentyev

I think i should write about modern PHP and how good he became and of course Laravel. In Lara ecosystem a lot of great tools.

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Mhammed Talhaouy • Edited

Absolutely Laravel is amazing

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Medea

hey, adding tags to your post will help others see it!

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Mhammed Talhaouy

yeah thanks