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PHP doesn't do EVERYTHING but it is good for surprisingly a lot of cases What happens when you have existing code in Java or python that does something you do

by yc1010 12y ago

PHP doesn't do EVERYTHING but it is good for surprisingly a lot of cases What happens when you have existing code in Java or python that does something you do not wish to reinvent the wheel with is you simply interface/bridge with from you PHP code. Right now I have 5 servers running python batch jobs processing some data (for a few months now) which is called by php with results being added to datastore for later access with php In the past I worked on an asset tracking system where we collected data from RFID readers, whole system was done in PHP with some glue Java and C code for more "to the bone" edge cases Everything I have done in PHP i could have done in C which I first learned and still use alot of, doesn't mean I want to spend my life wasting it on 90% of cases where a quick php script does the job within reasonable time I never claimed PHP is "awesome" or whatever you think I did, but it is a very capable language at getting things done fast, especially if you know what you are doing Yes there are armies of noobs giving PHP a bad name, but instead of turning your nose at them one is better helping them and showing them how to do things better

imakesnowflakes 12y ago
The most dangerous thing about PHP is it's amiable appearance. But it's friendly appearance is like a car without seat belts. "Hey, look, there is nothing restricting your movement inside the cabin.". The horrid (and unfixable) nature of the language does not become apparent until after you use it for a while. (How long it takes may vary, but you ll hit it eventually, if you keep yourself in good company.). So if you list features of PHP, you might get a list of nice features. But every one of them will be subtly broken when put to real use...
joepie91_ 12y ago
The problem is that there are many languages that can do the job better and faster (especially in the non-compiled world). By arguing that "PHP is good enough", you're effectively arguing for mediocrity. Regardless of whether it's "good enough", it still isn't the optimal solution, and calling it subpar is still justified.

by yc1010 12y ago

imakesnowflakes 12y ago

The most dangerous thing about PHP is it's amiable appearance. But it's friendly appearance is like a car without seat belts. "Hey, look, there is nothing restricting your movement inside the cabin.". The horrid (and unfixable) nature of the language does not become apparent until after you use it for a while. (How long it takes may vary, but you ll hit it eventually, if you keep yourself in good company.). So if you list features of PHP, you might get a list of nice features. But every one of them will be subtly broken when put to real use...

joepie91_ 12y ago

The problem is that there are many languages that can do the job better and faster (especially in the non-compiled world). By arguing that "PHP is good enough", you're effectively arguing for mediocrity. Regardless of whether it's "good enough", it still isn't the optimal solution, and calling it subpar is still justified.