PHP is Legacy, in 2024

The text discusses why PHP is still widely used despite being criticized as "bad" by some developers. The author, Vonage's developer relations lead, believes that the criticism stems from a self-perpetuating myth and a lack of understanding of the language's evolution. They argue that PHP's widespread use has led to its evolution, with new features and improvements being added regularly. The author cites examples such as Fathom Analytics' successful transition to Laravel and the development of new frameworks like FrankenPHP, which is built on top of Go. The text also notes that PHP's community is still strong, despite some frameworks experiencing a decline in usage, and that the language's growth is evident from the increasing number of conferences and attendees. Finally, the author concludes that PHP is modern, has a thriving community, and is worth considering for new projects, even if it may have been criticized as "bad" in the past.