PHP (also known as LAMP – Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) is highly preferred web development platform as compared to any other programming language or platform due to its simplicity to use & extensibility to develop complex web applications. PHP can be used to develop any kind of web applications like CMS websites, eCommerce solutions, Blogs, Auction websites, Forums, CRMs or even ERP solutions.
Today most of the programming language supports functionality like rich programming that can handle complex tasks more effectively, compatibility with different platforms & support of multiple databases. However, while choosing a programming language for a website one should give more emphasis on cost effectiveness and flexibility of the language. Following points summarize the unique features & advantages of PHP over any other languages or platforms.
1. Open Source
PHP is open source language (free to download, free to use, free to share). Neither service provider nor clients have to bear any expenses to use PHP for their web applications.
2. Portability
PHP can be run on any servers (either windows or Linux). The Linux based server are more cost effective, than windows server due to zero licensing fees.
3. Ease of Use
PHP is quite easy to learn, use & deploy. Hence, it’s highly preferred language among web development companies & clients.
4. Rich Open Source support
There are varieties of open source PHP applications available to use free of cost to developers as well as end users. Some of them are summarized below.
a. Ecommerce Solutions: Magento, OsCommerce, Virtuemart, Zen Cart etc
b. CMS/Blog websites: Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, Mambo
c. Forums: PHPBB Forum, Phorum
d. CRM: Vtiger
5. Efficient Frameworks
Apart from providing free to use open source applications, PHP has variety of frameworks which can be used for the development of Custom Web Application. The framework helps companies to develop large applications quickly & with high level of quality & performance. Following are the most popular frameworks available from PHP.
a. Zend
b. CakePHP
c. Symfony
d. Codeigniter
The above features of the PHP make it most popular and proffered language for the web application development. If you are looking to hire PHP developers or planning to develop a web application using PHP then contact us on sales@sufalamtech.com or visit us at www.sufalamtech.com.
