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Understanding the Pros and Cons of PHP Web Development

Among the various programming languages, PHP needs special mention. This language has been used extensively in different programming solutions for more than two decades. Some many coders and developers are ardent fans of this programming language. However, with the advent of better and optimized languages for programming, PHP is seen to take a backseat and lose its shine.

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Understanding the Pros and Cons of PHP Web Development

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  1. UNDERSTANDING PROS AND CONS OF PHP WEB DEVELOPMENT Among the various programming languages, PHP needs special mention. This language has been used extensively in different programming solutions for more than two decades.

  2. Among the various programming languages, PHP needs special mention. This language has been used extensively in different programming solutions for more than two decades. Some many coders and developers are ardent fans of this programming language. However, with the advent of better and optimized languages for programming, PHP is seen to take a backseat and lose its shine. In this article, we will discuss in detail about the various pros and cons of PHP web development for understanding the programming language better. WHAT IS PHP? Hypertext Preprocessor or PHP is a robust and versatile server scripting language. This implies that the applications which are created with this language do not depend on web browsers and they run on web servers. But with time, the area of PHP usage has changed. Now this language is used extensively when it comes to web development because of the qualities that the programming language has. Because of its effective technology, additional tools, and convenient development process PHP is considered the 5th most well-known coding language in the world.

  3. THE VARIOUS USES OF PHP The main use of PHP is seen in the field of web development. In the initial stages, dynamic web pages were created with PHP. But gradually, with time, the programming language was used to create a server-side of different web applications. Desktop applications can also be built with the help of PHP. Also beginning from version 5, PHP is seen to support object-oriented programming. Two most popular and well-known instances of software written and developed on the PHP platform include WordPress and Facebook. When we talk of the most popular and best content management system online, the first name that comes to the mind is WordPress. This platform comes with innumerable plugins. Nothing new needs to be said about Facebook, one of the largest social networking websites, based on PHP framework.

  4. PROS OF PHP WEB DEVELOPMENT It is needless to say that PHP application development comes with innumerable advantages, and this is the reason that this development tool is a favorite with any PHP development company. Mentioned below are the prominent advantages of PHP web development:

  5. WIDE CHOICE FOR SELECTION OF DATABASES Almost any kind of database can be connected to the PHP framework. Among the different databases, MySQL is the most common and popular choice. The database is not only effective but free at the same time. Other database management systems that are compatible with PHP include SQLite, MySQL, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, etc. Non-relational databases like Redis, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch can also be used comfortably with PHP. BETTER LOADING SPEED Similarly, there is a rise in social networking apps download. Since, billions of people were locked inside their homes, engaging more and more time on social networking sites is expected. Social media apps during the COVIS-19 period act as the best virtual communication tool to connect with dear ones.

  6. HOSTING SERVICES ARE CHEAPER LAMP Stack is the most commonly used operation platform used for PHP websites. This implies that the website runs on an Apache HTTP web server installed on the Linux system. The database used is none other than MySQL. All the components which are mentioned above are free. Moreover, the stack is well-tested. Thus, the development of a website on this platform is time as well as cost-effective. HIGHLY COMPATIBLE WITH CLOUD SERVICES Cloud computing solutions have become very popular now. Applications that are written in PHP are supported by various cloud services including that of AWS Lambda etc. A PHP application can be easily installed on a cloud server and obtain excellent scalability along with many other benefits. PHP is ruling the area of cloud computing for its features.

  7. EXCELLENT COMBINATION OF HTML AND PHP PHP provides embedded HTML programming. Both these technologies are incredible in their own respect and in combination with one another. It has been seen that PHP scripts complete an HTML code of a web page. Also if a complete page is built on PHP, HTML code can be integrated to the page using a script. INEXPENSIVE AND FLEXIBLE OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE PHP development solutions are cheaper and less expensive when compared to other programming technologies. Other development tools that are used in combination with PHP are mostly open-source and hence free. Overall project cost is reduced as a result. Flexibility is another great advantage offered by PHP web development. PHP is able to sync with many programming languages as it is a cross-platform language. Any primary operating system can be used for coding with PHP.

  8. CONS OF PHP WEB DEVELOPMENT Likes others, there are some cons of PHP web development as well. They are -

  9. SECURITY ISSUES PHP based products come with certain security issues. Since PHP is open-source, code vulnerabilities are quite a common thing. By the time the vulnerabilities are revealed and fixed, they can be exploited with malicious intent. Another security issue is that novice programmers often use PHP, and they are not very worried about security breaches. But a reputed PHP development company ensures no security breaches are there. GOING LOW ON POPULARITY PHP has extensive reference documentation and a large community. But still, there are new programming languages for web applications that are easier compared to PHP. A lot of new developers are now learning Python in lieu of PHP. The web development segment is majorly dominated by PHP now, but this may not remain so in the near future.

  10. FEWER NUMBERS OF DEDICATED LIBRARIES FOR MODERN REQUIREMENTS PHP has its own set of libraries, but they are not enough for competing with Python. When it comes to developing web applications, Python comes empowered with machine learning and leaves PHP behind in the race. Therefore, if you are looking for much functionality in your app, PHP may not be the best option. CONCLUSION Now that you know about the pros and cons of PHP web development, you can decide for yourself if this programming language is suitable for your web development work. Resource

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