Look out, kids: PHP is the new JavaScript

The author discusses their journey with coding and how they initially dismissed PHP due to its reputation for poor design decisions and lack of scalability. However, the introduction of Laravel has changed this perception, as it offers first-class support for various web application features and is easy to use. The author demonstrates how to create a dynamic video playback app using Laravel in just a few minutes, highlighting its powerful capabilities and ease of use. They conclude that Laravel makes PHP fun again and encourages others to give it a try.