PHP or JavaScript

[El-Idrisi]

Which one is the best PHP or JavaScript?

[mtaufik31]

Sandhika Galih said, php is slow, but javascript is suck. so i think better go python.

[rehmzphoria]

JavaScript doesn't suck actually

[hamzathul]

both are best. both has their own advantages

[rehmzphoria]

PHP is a server side scripting language while Javascript is an server side scripting and interpreted programming language with multiple libraries and frameworks. You can't actually replace JavaScript, you can choose to use node and next js instead of PHP, but your site should have JavaScript. I recommend you use both though.😀

[rehmzphoria]

I mean JavaScript is a client side scripting language, my bad🥲

[mariannerv]

Yes.

[macknive]

It depends on what your goal is. Although both tools are used on web development, javascript is mostly focused on the frontend side but can also do backend. PHP is for more fullstack approach.

[Limzen]

The question "Which one is the best, PHP or JavaScript?" depends on the specific use case, as both PHP and JavaScript serve different purposes:

1. PHP: A server-side scripting language primarily used for backend development. It’s commonly used for web applications and is especially strong in handling server logic, interacting with databases, and serving content.
   Best for: Building web application backends, server-side scripting, and database interactions (e.g., powering CMS platforms like WordPress).

2. JavaScript: A versatile language that can be used both on the client-side and server-side (with Node.js). Originally a front-end language, JavaScript is now used for full-stack development, enabling dynamic content and real-time interaction on the web.
   Best for: Interactive front-end development, single-page applications (SPAs), real-time web applications, and full-stack development with frameworks like Node.js for the backend.

Conclusion:

• If your goal is to handle backend server logic specifically for web applications, PHP is a great choice.
• If you need a language that can handle both front-end and back-end development or build real-time, interactive applications, JavaScript is more flexible and widely used across both ends.

[RaghavRamteke]

none of the above