SMRTR ProgrammingMay 3, 2026Daily.dev

PHP vs. Python: Battle of the Backend Languages

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PHP and Python are both dominant scripting languages, but they serve different purposes. PHP powers 76% of known websites and excels at web-specific tasks, while Python shines in data science, ML, and general-purpose work. Neither replaces the other — the right choice depends on your use case, and experienced teams often benefit from using both strategically.

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