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There's a lot more people using PHP compared to Python, naturally there's more support of PHP in terms of libraries, support, etc. But for a startup? Means not
by Joakal 15y ago
There's a lot more people using PHP compared to Python, naturally there's more support of PHP in terms of libraries, support, etc.
But for a startup? Means nothing pretty much. Whichever helps you execute best. If it takes 10x longer to learn Python compared to PHP, do you really want to switch to Python? Or vice versa due if your founder has to learn PHP?
- karterk 15y ago> naturally there's more support of PHP in terms of libraries, support, etc. I don't think that's true. I have been part of both the ecosystems, and Python has equal (if not better) support in terms of libraries.
- joshontheweb 15y agoAgreed, Python has ample libraries. Can't say whether its more or less than PHP, but once you reach a certain threshold (theres a library for almost everything) it doesn't really matter. They are both very active communities with lots of contributors. I learned in PHP and switched to Python. I have never looked back. In fact I now refuse to take jobs that involve PHP. Its just too screwy and the chances that you will be dumped into a sea of terrible code are much greater.