Which is Better? PHP or Other Open Source Technologies

PHP is considered one of the most powerful programming languages given the fact that it can be used to develop highly interactive websites. Besides, there are various other advantages of using this language. For instance, it can be utilized for developing customized web applications and dynamic webpages. Owing to its resourcefulness, the major open source platforms, such as, Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, MyBB, etc have adopted this language. Since there is a large open source software community to support it, this language has evolved further with technical soundness and it has also been installed in over 20 million website throughout the world. But there are rants against it as well. A number of them are criticizing a programming language who are either unaware or do not want to recognize the fact that it has evolved dramatically both as a language and community.

Here are certain factors why it is considered better than other Open Source technologies:

Rapid Application Development: At a time when computer technology was still in its development stages (in 1990s) programmers had to struggle to decrease even 1KB of memory space for several months. It might sound as an exaggeration but back in those days that’s how things worked. Now the scenario has changed with technology developing in leaps and bounds. Even today the number of programmers required to meet the demands for the apps are not sufficient. In this regard, it works perfectly as it helps in mitigating the time required by the programmer to comply and deploy.

Perfect for the cloud based services: From the very beginning PHP was designed for the cloud and web and thus, it is a Cloud Language based on client server. There are several well known Cloud Service Providers who offer PHP hosting within their environment.

Easy to learn: This is an open source language that is easy to learn unlike the other complex languages. Its USP is that even without being a complex language it can be applied to build large apps. All the complexities are handled by the PHP Dynamic typing that allocates the data types to the structure.

It is Open Source: Did you know that PHP itself is open source? There is no organization which can claim this to be theirs. Its entire code lies open and any developer can make use of it without paying a single penny. However, questions about its security do concern some of the developers. But if you have decided to work with Open source technology then this should not be worrying you too much.

Independent of platforms: Inspite being independent of platforms, there is no negative impact on its performance. Hence, as a developer you can write your program on a Linux machine and run it on a Windows machine.

Its Responsiveness: It can be easily utilized for making a website responsive. This scripted language helps to meet the specific requirements of the clients with PHP based web application that is customized. Moreover, it is also required to make a website more interactive. Every website has a database that requires backend scripting language. Since the websites today have hardly any value with interactivity, hence, this language is needed to attract adequate traffic.

While the above mentioned are some of its fundamental features, here’s a comparative evaluation of PHP with some other prominent languages:

PHP and Java: Although Java promotes itself as platform independent with Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA) slogan but the developers are aware of the fact that this is not completely true. While pefroming there are several drawbacks. As opposed to this, PHP works smoothly independent of any platform. It is conveniently compatible with all sets of web servers. Thus, in an argument over PHP vs Java, he former scores in this respect. In addition, the Java program needs to be types and compiled but PHP with its dynamic codes can be edited easily on a hot site.

PHP and C++:There are no data type checks, pointers or need for compilation in PHP. As a developer if you think that programming learning should begin with C then be prepared to lose in a pool of elements. But there are no such issues with the other language.

PHP and C# Dot Net: C# Dot Net is neither free nor is it independent of platforms. It is not cloud ready as well and is supported only by the Azure platform.

Thus, PHP ranks as the dominant element in the Open Source technologies with its impressive toolbox. This would help you leverage the benefits of PHP certified professionals when hiring services of a custom custom PHP development company.

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