SMRTR ProgrammingOct 12, 2025Daily.dev

PHP Is Not Dead, It Just Evolved Quietly

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Despite annual predictions of its demise, PHP continues to thrive by quietly evolving and maintaining its dominant position in web development. The language powers 43% of all websites globally through systems like WordPress, while modern frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony provide tools for building APIs and complex applications. PHP's survival stems from its beginner-friendly nature, vast amounts of legacy enterprise code requiring maintenance, and continuous modernization efforts that enhance performance and security.

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