I use this on a current project as well. I have a (python) scraper that scrapes some data, and the PHP queries the database and displays the data. No JS, even.

I use this on a current project as well. I have a (python) scraper that scrapes some data, and the PHP queries the database and displays the data. No JS, even. To answer OP's sibling question, I don't do any authentication with projects I consider lightweight.