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A side-by-side comparison of PHP and Python for backend web development, covering performance, security, learning curve, use cases, libraries, and community. PHP is favored for web-centric tasks like CRUD apps, blogs, and e-commerce due to its web-optimized architecture and dominant market share (~76% of websites). Python excels in data science, machine learning, ETL, and general-purpose scripting. The author concludes neither language is universally better — the right choice depends on the use case — and recommends learning both. The post is published by Zend, a PHP-focused company, and includes a soft pitch for their PHP LTS and modernization services.

PHP vs. Python: Battle of the Backend Languages

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<p>This is a pretty balanced take, honestly. It doesn’t fall into the usual “X vs Y, one must win” trap, which is refreshing. The point about PHP still dominating web use—especially for straightforward, database-driven apps—feels very grounded in reality, even if it’s not the trendiest choice right now. At the same time, it gives Python its due without overhyping it as a silver bullet.</p>
