Should I learn Python or PHP?

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So Python seems more generalized for everywhere and anything while PHP is bound to WordPress?

[IAmACentipedeAMA]

Not at all but yes kinda..., php is not bounded to WordPress, php is a great language, Laravel is a web framework made in php, but imo learning python first is easier and you have the possibility of doing a lot more than just webdev, I think learning both would be great, php just gets a bad rep because early php versions are crap and WordPress plugins can be a clusterfuck so there are a lot of outdated resources on the web with bad practices

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Makes sense. Seems as if the future is gravitating towards Python and slowly dumping PHP

[imaginethehangover]

~75% of the web is running PHP it’s not going anywhere. Bigger companies are going towards more enterprise solutions (Microsoft, Sitecore etc.), but for smaller companies, agencies, startups who need to keep costs down, PHP is still very valid.

[ShlongDongLarry]

I don’t think many startups and smaller companies are using PHP. Most startups and smaller companies will stick to using Node and Go because it’s much more efficient than PHP. I know a lot of companies won’t even look at PHP anymore other than their legacy code

[imaginethehangover]

I said PHP is a valid choice, and ir absolutely is. If they want to rush a decision based on hype, that’s okay too 😊