PHP Development - A Potential Technology for Web Application Development

by Steve Nellon Software Developer

Each web application developer has option to pick from a wide variety of programming languages. But developers across world opt for PHP to build robust web applications by availing a number of advantages. The huge popularity of server-side programming language can also be estimated from the fact that over 21 million websites and web applications are designed using PHP technologies. As PHP can be embedded within HTML effortlessly, the programmers can build high-performance application without writing complex and lengthy code. At the same time, the open source nature of the technology makes it easier for enterprises to curtail web application development cost. If you are planning to switch to PHP programming, it is time to understand its potential for web application development.

What Makes PHP Web Application Developers’ First Choice?

Higher Level of Compatibility

As a powerful web programming language PHP supports major operating systems like Windows, UNIX, Mac and WIN32 QNX. At the same time, it is also compatible with major web servers including Netscape, Apache and Microsoft IIS. Further, the programmers are not required to write longer lines of code, as it can be easily embedded in HTML. A PHP application can also run through an already installed simple local host, and thus does not require any specific Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The compatibility of the technology with major operating systems, webs servers and IDEs makes PHP the best option to build web applications.

Curtail Application Development Cost

With more and more companies venturing into web application development, the business has become complex and competitive. At the same time, the ongoing recessional phase of the economy has made it essential for enterprises to explore options to reduce project overheads. Unlike other proprietary web programming languages, PHP is open source, and can also be used free of cost. Also, PHP enables users to process real-time data by using content management systems like Joomla, Wordpress and Drupal, without paying any licensing fees. The open source nature of PHP is also contributes towards increasing its popularity.

Optimize the Application’s Performance and Scalability

PHP is further used by developers across the world to build a variety of complex, interactive and high-performing web applications. Many programmers even choose PHP for both front-end and back-end development to optimize user experience without putting any extra effort. The language is further effective in ensuring maximum capability of the code in its functionality as well as execution. At the same time, PHP is considered to be more scalable and reliable, in comparison to other server-side programming languages, for developing custom web applications. As the language work seamlessly on the conventional LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) stack, it becomes easier for programmers to optimize performance by connecting and aggregating individual components. As the stack does not consume more system resources, the process also contribute towards reducing the time required for loading and executing the web application.

Also Usable for Building Mobile Applications

Many reports have highlighted the constant growth in the number of users accessing internet on their mobile devices. So a web application must be compatible with major mobile operating systems to become hugely popular. Along with developing a variety of web application, PHP is also used by programmers to build mobile apps for mobile platforms like iOS, Android, Windows and Blackberry. The language further enable developers to build both backend-code and front-end user interface at a time, while taking advantages of distinct data sources, cloud services, CRM systems and social networks.

Easy to Learn and Use

The beginners have to put some amount of time and effort to learn a new programming language. In comparison to other web programming languages, PHP is much easier to learn. So the beginners can easily switch to PHP development. The simple command functions and logical syntax further makes it easier for developer to create and optimize applications by describing exact features and functionalities. Also, the developers having prior experience in C and Perl will find PHP much easier. The similarity of syntax will further enable them to write code within a very short span of time.

A web application developer also has options to use customized PHP frameworks to build a variety of robust web applications rapidly. At the same time, the beginners can further avail the support of a large community of developers, along with accessing a large collection of documentation, tutorials, FAQs and online help. Expert PHP developers India teams can help you build projects within allocated budgets and time schedules.

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