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...or C# or anything else. I programmed in PHP for many years and I agree. I mean there are good reasons for maybe not using Java but it's hard to imagine a g
by wvenable 9y ago
...or C# or anything else. I programmed in PHP for many years and I agree. I mean there are good reasons for maybe not using Java but it's hard to imagine a good excuse to start PHP these days if you don't already know PHP.
On the other hand, things in PHP-land are improving at such a rapid pace (but without the churn of JavaScript) that if you are a PHP developer there isn't much reason to switch to something different but similar.
- whamlastxmas 9y agoHigher quality development jobs tend to use things other than PHP. I say this as a PHP developer. So there's at least that reason to get away from it.
- RhodesianHunter 9y agoPretty much this. Switching from PHP to Java resulted in dramatic salary increases for me.
- whamlastxmas 9y agoWhat was that transition like for you? I'd like to get away from web development because I'm bored out of my mind with the front end aspect.