Will PHP be a good language to learn or is there alternative and better language? Some people are saying not to learn php

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Answer 1

// I disagree 👎, Yes there are many powerful languages like java, python, Node.js which can be used for backend development but if you understand Php/MySql then you will know it will be best for server side, Bigger companies like WordPress also use php and Mysql.

//More about php
https://www.tekshapers.com/blog/Why-PHP-is-Good-Choice-for-Web-Development

Answer 2

@Alex This is incorrect. There are plenty of languages for backend use. You can use pretty much any language for backend such as C (CGI), C++, C#, JavaScript (Node.JS), GoLang, Ruby (Ruby on Rails), ASP, Python (Django), Java, etc. While I enjoy programming in PHP it does have its disadvantages such as lack of async support and organic growth.

Like most other questions about what language to use or is x worth learning, it depends. What type of applications do you plan on developing? What does the rest of your stack look like? Do you actually enjoy using the language? You can see that there are several variables that go into such a decision.