🐘 PHP – The Web’s Workhorse
When people talk about modern web development, they throw around names like Node.js , Python , or Go —and that’s fair. But here’s a truth bomb: PHP is still everywhere. In fact, over 75% of websites still run on it, including WordPress , Facebook (historically Hack, a PHP dialect) , and Wikipedia . This is our first dive into PHP here on the blog, and it’s long overdue. Whether you're a backend developer, DevOps engineer, or even just PHP-curious, this post is for you. 🧠 What Is PHP, Really? PHP is a server-side scripting language designed for the web. It was created in the mid-90s, and while it’s been around for decades, it’s far from outdated. PHP has evolved through several versions, and PHP 8+ is a modern, fast, and feature-rich language that supports: Strong object-oriented programming Typed properties and functions JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation Asynchronous programming (via libraries ...