Re:Let's make the web faster: PHP performance tips by Google
by jasonlotito on Friday June 03, 2011 @08:28AM
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> why is PHP still used? What makes it preferable over alternative server-side technologies?
Years longer of being a web-focused language than other options.
Lots and lots of really good tools, all easily installable via PEAR or PECL, or on the development side.
An excellent community.
Lots of smart developers.
Lots of support from big companies (Not to mention acceptance at the enterprise level).
Continued development and progress.
Other technologies don't offer any big advantages to switching.
Despite what you might think by reading HN, PHP is still a major player, and still has a lot of momentum going forward. Using PHP for your web site is not the exception.
Years longer of being a web-focused language than other options.
Lots and lots of really good tools, all easily installable via PEAR or PECL, or on the development side.
An excellent community.
Lots of smart developers.
Lots of support from big companies (Not to mention acceptance at the enterprise level).
Continued development and progress.
Other technologies don't offer any big advantages to switching.
Despite what you might think by reading HN, PHP is still a major player, and still has a lot of momentum going forward. Using PHP for your web site is not the exception.