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But, I don't use the languages those cool kids are using. :) I imagine I would have to formulate a very defensive strategy to deal with breaking changes that wo

But, I don't use the languages those cool kids are using. :) I imagine I would have to formulate a very defensive strategy to deal with breaking changes that would gobble up my productivity gains from using said cool language, just like the people that use Mongo have to DIY the checks that RDBMSes get for free. I use Java and C++, and I don't rush update the second new libraries become available. My team has a large regression suite, too, so it's been less painful (can't say painless) to detect breakage when our dependencies need to be updated.

maratd 15y ago
> I use Java and C++ Comparing Java and C++ to PHP is the equivalent of comparing a Ford Mustang to a Mac Truck. Yes, they are both vehicles. However, they are designed to do very different functions. Java and C++ are statically typed, compiled languages. PHP is not. Yes, if you drive a Mac Truck, you can bully and make fun of the guy driving a regular car, but if you're using your Mac Truck to commute to work, you're a lunatic. For every problem, a proper tool.
- dhugiaskmak 15y ago
  Mack Truck
- prewett 15y ago
  When you're trying to ferry boatloads of bits down the information superhighway, the Mack truck starts to look pretty good. Sure, the automatic transmission Mustang is cheap, quick to acquire, and easy to find drivers for, but you have to get 10 of them for every Mack truck's worth. Given that FB's solution to their PHP problem was to discover the static typing, I'd say that PHP is not the proper tool for the current job.