> Why would one pick PHP over Java except because "you already know PHP"? If it's a lifestyle business or hobby project, it usually costs less to host a PHP ap

> Why would one pick PHP over Java except because "you already know PHP"? If it's a lifestyle business or hobby project, it usually costs less to host a PHP app somewhere than to find a place where you can get decent performance out of the JVM. Even a small droplet can be a lot of money and effort for some people in some parts of the world. I often see kids pick up PHP for this reason alone. Then they stick with what they know.