So the most burning question among "modern-age developers" is whether PHP is dead. So let us be straightforward in telling you that the answer is a big NO. The world of software development is ever-changing, each day new frameworks and libraries are introduced. The best part is many of these libraries and frameworks are complimentary to each other.

Before we get into the detail of the topic first let us make one thing clear. All languages and frameworks have their own utilities, use-case and importance and in a scalable technical product/solution multiple things work together in sync to make the resultant top-notch.

We especially developers tend to be attracted to every stack we come across, try to learn them and gain expertise over them. Upskilling your is very good, it should be encouraged, but as the English proverbs goes "He who grasps all things will lose all." Let circle back to our main question.

IS PHP DEAD?

Even people who know multiple web stacks often choose PHP. Why? Just Because it is easy? Easy implementation is an important aspect considering past pace at which the development takes place these days. But, there are several other factors which are considered, while choosing PHP based Web Stack.

1. Server-side-rendered - Easy server side rendering makes it fast if server is properly optimized.
2. Modern Frameworks: There are mature frameworks for MVC, REST, and micro-frameworks written in PHP which has proved track record of scalability and robustness. For example -  Laravel, Slim, Phalcon etc.
3. Modern packaging and lots of libraries: PHP’s composer allows you to use package repos in a very similar way to node’s npm. Thus, extensibility and integration to new and innovative libraries and services is a no-brainer.
4. Not reinventing the wheel: PHP alike many other languages is filled with awesome built-in functions thus making it very lucrative to use.
5. Stability: The prime factor as per us to choose PHP over other languages is the stability. For example, the JavaScript world changes every next month. And thus the code you wrote a couple of years becomes incompatible with new libraries and frameworks.
6. Easy to configure - The modern frameworks take times in configuring and development etc. The PHP language doesn’t change itself as quickly as its colleagues, and your code remains relevant for years. Thus, it makes a lucrative choice for end-clients comparing the maintenance cost.
7. Deployment Affordability:  It can be set up with few set of commands. If configured properly once, then there is are very few things to take during maintenance.
8. Easy to scale: It runs behind Apache or Nginx easily. Thus scaling is not at all a problem.
9. Easy to outsource: PHP is in wide use across the world. Need to hire a freelancer? An onshore or offshore team? No problem. (Of course, managing this is always a challenge.)

Conclusion

PHP has been the top web development technology over the last two decades, powering millions of websites and apps globally, and it shows no signs of slowing down in the market. We anticipate that PHP will continue to be a leading technology because of its low cost, the availability of established frameworks that accelerate development, and, of course, the large global community that supports its ongoing growth. All this makes PHP a great choice for many projects.

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