SMRTR ProgrammingOct 8, 2024Daily.dev

Why PHP is Gaining Popularity in 2024: The Unexpected Comeback of a Classic Language

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PHP is experiencing a resurgence in 2024 due to major performance improvements, modern features, and a thriving ecosystem. The language is now almost three times faster than PHP 5.x, with PHP 8 introducing game-changing features like JIT compilation and union types, while frameworks like Laravel continue to drive its popularity.

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