PHP Pros and Cons

 In my previous post I briefly mentioned what is PHP and the reasons to love it. Today I have compiled a list of CONS and PROS of PHP.

PROS

• A free language, which can easily be edited by any developer or programmer.
• It has a very simple syntax, meaning that the learning curve isn’t as steep as it is with other programming languages.
• It enables work environments to be easily created.
• It has a very smooth installation process.
• It integrates very easily into the database.
• There is a very large and active community which means it can constantly evolve and adapt to change.
• It’s the most commonly used programming language in the world.
• PHP is a cross-platform language, so it can be used in different applications and professional environments.
• The code is executed on the server, and HTML is executed on the browser.
• Currently, it can be used in a large number of databases such as: Oracle, MySQL, Interbase, SQLite, Sybase, PostgreSQL and SQL Server, among others.
• It offers security against cyber-attacks by hackers.
• It has numerous extensions, which is why it’s one of the languages used in complex projects.
• It supports large amounts of data.

CONS

• You need in-depth knowledge to configure security breaches that can take place in the server.
• The source code can’t be hidden easily.
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As you’ve seen, PHP is a very powerful and versatile language and, as a result, it continues to grow. It’s a programming language on the server, and this enables you to carry out unlimited projects. What’s more, it has a very gentle learning curve, which makes it ideal for those who are new to the programming world.