PHP is an interpreted dynamic language, i.e., it is a language in which programs are written in source code and then compiled at run time. PHP was originally designed as a language to provide a simple implementation of the Common Gateway Interface (CGI), and was designed as an engine that generates plain text output in HTML. It was originally named Personal Home Page because it was primarily for Web developers to create their own home pages.
PHP is the mainstream programming language of choice on servers and many of its extensions are widely used today, but it’s no secret that PHP has its own problems too. The language is used to build everything from dynamic websites and content management systems to enterprise-level web application frameworks. However, a lot of people still … Read more
While most websites still use PHP on their backend, Node.js is quickly becoming the “hot new backend technology”. It’s also becoming the most popular backend language for rapid prototyping with, for example, the Express framework. Both PHP and Node.js are open-source, but which one should you use? If you’ve been debating whether to use PHP … Read more
Python is one of the most popular programming languages on the web today. Its popularity for high-performance programs is increasing on the web, but PHP is more famous for its simplicity, speed and low costs. Now there are new tools that can help you get a better balance between those 2 languages. This article is … Read more