Will PHP be Outdated in 2026?

A developer with 30 years of experience argues that PHP will not become outdated, and neither will any modern programming language. The core argument is that languages are becoming less relevant as AI, low-code, and no-code tools reduce the amount of raw code developers write. Language choice should be driven by the job at hand rather than personal preference. The piece also notes that programming language fundamentals transfer easily between languages, making the surrounding ecosystem and stack more important than syntax. Junior developers are advised to focus on modern AI-driven development rather than becoming syntax or algorithm specialists.