{"id":8218,"date":"2024-10-23T13:06:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T13:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/?p=8218"},"modified":"2025-11-13T15:56:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:26:58","slug":"why-php","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/why-php\/","title":{"rendered":"Why PHP Still Matters in 2024: A Look at Its Continued Relevance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ben-griffiths-Bj6ENZDMSDY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8220\" style=\"width:674px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ben-griffiths-Bj6ENZDMSDY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ben-griffiths-Bj6ENZDMSDY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ben-griffiths-Bj6ENZDMSDY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ben-griffiths-Bj6ENZDMSDY-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ben-griffiths-Bj6ENZDMSDY-unsplash-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its peak in the early 2010s, PHP powered the majority of websites globally, including major platforms like <strong>Facebook<\/strong> and <strong>Wikipedia<\/strong>. This dominance established PHP as the backbone of web development, cementing its role in building dynamic, server-side applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WordPress<\/strong> itself is built on PHP and powers <strong>over 43% of all websites*<\/strong>, solidifying PHP\u2019s continued relevance\u200b. Modern frameworks like <strong>Laravel<\/strong> and <strong>Symfony<\/strong> drive ongoing innovation, allowing PHP to evolve and maintain its status as a reliable and efficient programming language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why PHP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proven Track Record\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Powers <strong>over 75% of websites**<\/strong>, including Wikipedia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rich developer community with over 100,000 contributors on GitHub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive resources and libraries to accelerate development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern Frameworks and Compatibility\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frameworks like <strong>Laravel<\/strong> and <strong>Symfony<\/strong> support modern practices (MVC, RESTful APIs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Magento<\/strong>\u2014a powerful PHP-based e-commerce platform\u2014offers customizable shopping experiences, payment solutions, and inventory management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP\u2019s versatility powers various web applications efficiently, from basic sites to complex e-commerce solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility and Integration\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compatible with databases like <strong>MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works seamlessly on multiple platforms: Linux, Windows, and macOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports modern architectures: cloud services, microservices, and serverless environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost-Effectiveness\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open-source<\/strong> and free, reducing development and hosting costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with many affordable hosting environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security Enhancements\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Built-in security features like <strong>password_hash()<\/strong>, parameterized queries, and tools to prevent <strong>SQL injections<\/strong>, <strong>XSS<\/strong>, and <strong>CSRF<\/strong> attacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constant security updates from a proactive community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable Development\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PHP enables <strong>streamlined, efficient codebases<\/strong>, reducing digital carbon footprints, and aligning with CFG&#8217;s sustainability mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PHP&#8217;s Evolution: Driving Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modern Frameworks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laravel<\/strong> offers an elegant syntax, ORM (Eloquent), and templating engine (Blade).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symfony<\/strong> provides modular components, offering flexibility and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with Headless CMS and Frontend Frameworks\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tools like <strong>Inertia.js<\/strong> combine Laravel with frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte), maximizing server-side capabilities while enabling dynamic single-page applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E-Commerce Solutions\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Platforms like <strong>Magento<\/strong> and <strong>WooCommerce<\/strong> leverage PHP\u2019s flexibility, making it a top choice for building scalable online stores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud and IoT Adaptation\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compatible with cloud computing environments like <strong>AWS<\/strong> and <strong>Google Cloud<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embraces microservices and serverless architectures, enhancing scalability and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Support and Security\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A vibrant, open-source community ensures continued innovation, security, and updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PHP 8 features, like <strong>Just-In-Time (JIT)<\/strong> compilation, improve performance and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PHP is still a top choice in 2024 for building robust, scalable, and secure web applications. At CFG, we rely on PHP to power a wide range of solutions, from eCommerce platforms to sustainable web development. Its cost-effectiveness, flexibility, and community support make it a dependable choice for modern development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to leverage the prowess of PHP for your next project? Contact us at CFG today to discuss how our expertise can help bring your ideas to life while embracing sustainable practices. Talk to us at <a href=\"mailto:letstalk@cueforgood.com\">letstalk@<\/a><a href=\"mailto:letstalk@cueforgood.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cueforgood<\/a><a href=\"mailto:letstalk@cueforgood.com\">.com<\/a><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/pl-php#:~:text=PHP%20is%20used%20by%2075.7%25%20of%20all%20the%20websites%20whose%20server%2Dside%20programming%20language%20we%20know.\">w3techs.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At its peak in the early 2010s, PHP powered the majority of websites globally, including major platforms like Facebook and &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cueforgood.com\/blog\/why-php\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Why PHP Still Matters in 2024: A Look at Its Continued Relevance&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-all-posts"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>PHP in 2024: Why It Remains a Top Choice for Web Development<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn why PHP continues to thrive in 2024. 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