I seriously doubt you actually use php and the ecosystem if you feel that way. As long as you pick a reasonable framework and leverage composer, php is fine. Ye

I seriously doubt you actually use php and the ecosystem if you feel that way. As long as you pick a reasonable framework and leverage composer, php is fine. Yes, the standard library has some weird functions in it. Don't use them. If that's what upsets you about a language then you clearly have no idea what working with a competent team is like.