{"id":27468,"date":"2022-09-12T07:11:14","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T07:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/?p=27468"},"modified":"2023-04-04T11:24:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T11:24:26","slug":"php-vs-python","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/","title":{"rendered":"PHP vs Python"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;blog-left-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programming languages are as complex and unique as spoken languages. They have their own unique syntax and grammar. Reading a programming language can feel like reading a book &#8212; as long as you understand it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two popular programming languages are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP and Python<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are both touted as being user-friendly and easy to learn. However, they each have distinct variations that make them better suited for certain projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you are already a programmer, you may be unsure of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the difference between PHP and Python<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to worry. We\u2019re here to help you decipher the distinctions between these two programming languages so you can feel more confident in conversations with your programmer about which is best for your project.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#What_is_PHP\" title=\"What is PHP?\">What is PHP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#PHP_Pros_and_Cons\" title=\"PHP Pros and Cons\">PHP Pros and Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#PHP_Benefits\" title=\"PHP Benefits\">PHP Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#PHP_Negatives\" title=\"PHP Negatives\">PHP Negatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#What_is_Python\" title=\"What is Python?\">What is Python?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Python\" title=\"Pros and Cons of Python\">Pros and Cons of Python<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#Python_Benefits\" title=\"Python Benefits\">Python Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#Python_Negatives\" title=\"Python Negatives\">Python Negatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#Ready_to_Build_a_Mobile_or_Website_Application_Lets_Talk\" title=\"Ready to Build a Mobile or Website Application? Let\u2019s Talk!\">Ready to Build a Mobile or Website Application? Let\u2019s Talk!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#Talk_to_our_experts_now\" title=\"    Talk to our experts now  \">    Talk to our experts now  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/#Talk_To_Our_Experts_Now\" title=\"Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t\">Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PHP\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is PHP?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the basics. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-php-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands for \u201cHypertext pre-processor.\u201d So there, it all makes sense!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, ok. We\u2019ll break it down even further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP is an open-source scripting language, meaning the source code is publicly available for free and can be modified or shared. It is most frequently used for web development and was primarily responsible for adding functionality to web pages, turning them from boring, static pages to dynamic, interactive spaces for users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of how PHP can be used is movie theatre websites. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-php-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developers can use PHP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to allow users to sort showtimes by time or theatre, choose their seats, and order food.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHP_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP Pros and Cons<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP can be an asset, but it won&#8217;t work for every project. Consider these positive and negative aspects of PHP before landing on it as a programming language for your next project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHP_Benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP Benefits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll start with the benefits of PHP to help you to understand why programmers decide to use it when they are coding certain web projects. Consider these things when determining if it&#8217;s the right language for whatever you&#8217;re building.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Ease of use<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP is one of the more accessible programming languages. So, it can be easier and faster for developers to learn and implement than other languages. In addition to making it easier to complete a project, an easy programming language can speed up the project timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP is relatively efficient as a programming language, especially when it&#8217;s compared to other programming languages like JSP and ASP. This can be a significant benefit for businesses \u2013 the faster a website is live, the quicker it can attract new customers and start raking in cash.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Flexibility and accessibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons to prefer working with open-source software. For one thing, it\u2019s cheap (i.e., free). In addition, open-source software is flexible and easily accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHP_Negatives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP Negatives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, so all those benefits seem like great reasons to choose PHP as a programming language for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-php-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">developing a website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, why might programmers decide to use a different language instead? Here are some of its drawbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Not great for more extensive projects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP works great for most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile applications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, it is not the most high-tech of languages. As such, it is not quite ready for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/machine-learning-and-ai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> capabilities. So, if you want your website uses the latest, cutting-edge <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/machine-learning-and-ai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, PHP probably shouldn&#8217;t be your go-to programming language.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Not ideal for non-programmers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who has already learned another programing language, likely won\u2019t have any issues learning PHP. However, if you have never written code, you\u2019ll have a bit of a learning curve mastering PHP. So, while it\u2019s easy to learn for programmers, it\u2019s not the most accessible language for non-programmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Not the most secure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of PHP\u2019s strengths (being open-source) is also one of its greatest weaknesses. That\u2019s because open-source languages and programs are historically less secure than those that are not open-source. As a result, everyone who can access PHP can see the code you create (and the inevitable bugs within it).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Python\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Python?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python is another programming language. It was designed to be easy and fun (python comes from \u201cMonty Python,\u201d the British comedy phenomenon).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sets Python apart from other coding languages is its simplicity. It\u2019s designed to be highly accessible to everyone, from non-programmers and beginners to experienced programmers. In addition, it\u2019s considered a general-purpose language, which means it can be used for various purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Python\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros and Cons of Python<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why would you want to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Let&#8217;s discuss some of the benefits and disadvantages of Python.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_Benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python Benefits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some reasons programmers at some of the world\u2019s biggest companies, like Netflix, Spotify, and Pixar, swear by Python as their coding language of choice over PHP.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Insanely easy to learn<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning PHP is like learning a second romance language \u2013 once you know some Latin, you can pick up Italian or Spanish with relative ease. In contrast, learning Python is like learning a new way of communicating the language you already know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike other coding languages that look like, well, a whole new language, Python looks like English. This familiarity makes it easy for new programmers or non-programmers to learn Python coding.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Fast development speed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python isn\u2019t meant to be used from the ground up. Instead, it\u2019s designed so programmers can restructure pieces of existing code to create their intended software. This should lead to an accelerated development speed. And with greater speed comes the opportunity for websites to go live faster. For many companies, that means an opportunity to bring in revenue sooner.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Accessible and flexible (like PHP)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like PHP, Python is open-source. As a refresher, that means <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not owned by a larger corporation. Instead, it is free and available for anyone, including programmers, to access and modify without needing to go through a company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Python_Negatives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python Negatives<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python&#8217;s not always the best option for development projects. Here are a few reasons some programmers pass on Python in favor of other languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Error prone<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, a language&#8217;s strength is also its weakness. Unfortunately, Python&#8217;s dynamism makes it easy to make mistakes. And those mistakes could end up eating up a ton of time late in the development process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Takes up a lot of memory<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python takes up tons of memory. Is this always a problem? No. But using up a lot of memory can be prohibitive for programmers who are developing applications that require memory optimization, such as mobile applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Not great for mobile<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the above two disadvantages, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/php-vs-python\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Python<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not typically the go-to programming language for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can become too cumbersome and memory-heavy to add value to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compared with other programming languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Build_a_Mobile_or_Website_Application_Lets_Talk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/mobile-app-development\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a Mobile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website Application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Let\u2019s Talk!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to build a mobile or website application, you don\u2019t need to learn programming languages alone. 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