Should IT professionals know at least the basics of php?

Question

Hi everyone! I am considering following this course (as a start). However, I am also learning Java and JavaScript and I don't want to spread my attention too thin. Still, I think php is a useful language for my purposes... which is (web) GIS / geo-IT.

Answer 1

Yes of course. PHP is a server sided scripting language. It is used as a communication tool between web and the database.

Answer 2

But, do not study php yet. Finish HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript first.

Answer 3

If you're searching for learning php only, you are pursuing the developer track so I recommend you html for (inputs and tables) then go ahead enter the php..if you're searching for Web designer you have to learn html html 5 css css3 Javascript.. either that or be a full stack and learn them all

Answer 4

yes it maybe