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Re:Google Compute Engine available for everyone, App Engine ... by eevee on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @09:56PM (#5716432)
So you're saying that, as a programmer, it's in my best interests to learn something other than PHP so I'll be less affordable...?
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Re:Google Compute Engine available for everyone, App Engine ... by iguana on Wednesday May 15, 2013 @10:12PM (#5716498)
Depends on why you're a programmer. If you wish to optimize for compensation, by all means, learn as many different languages, platforms, and technologies as you can.

So I would say you should learn something in addition to PHP so that you bring more value where you go.

Put another way: don't be a PHP programmer. Be a programmer. Then, use the right tool for the job based on the constraints given to you. If that ends up being PHP, you'll still be paid more to do it.

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