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Have you used a version of php from the past decade? Or are you conflating a bad framework or codebase with a bad language?
by path411 5y ago
Have you used a version of php from the past decade? Or are you conflating a bad framework or codebase with a bad language?
- whalesalad 5y agoYes, it's like an old Model T Ford from the early 1900s that has had a turbocharger, air conditioning, a new stereo, a subwoofer, roof rack for a bike, roof rack for a tent, grounding straps, trailer hookup, clean water system, etc.. bolted onto it. At some point you ask yourself - why did I do all of this to a Model T? Sure, it has some modern facilities but the language itself was never designed and so none of it feels cohesive. The syntax is off-putting. It's just a ton of nightmare for what reason? Why? There are so many other languages to choose from and PHP has no competitive advantage other than $3/mo GoDaddy hosting.
- nick_ 5y agoYou have to give up arguing. The PHP dev will look at a Model T DIY'd into "The Homer", and beside it a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The PHP dev will argue, sincerely, that The Homer is just as practical of a daily driver as the Corolla. You have to just walk away from this kind of person.