Why PHP is Still Relevant in 2024

From the famous blog post: a fractal of bad design to a whole subreddit /r/lolphp dedicated to its absurdness, few other programming languages have brought the enduring ire of web developers than PHP. Searching on Quora reveals that a few of us are super curious about its improbable demise. Yet, in a world where web development languages come and go faster than a meme on the internet, PHP stands tall, unyielding, and may be a bit like the grandparent who still insists on using a flip phone.

Let’s explore the reasons behind PHP’s longevity and its continued significance as…