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  Navigating the ever-changing world of web development can feel like wandering through a maze of shiny new tools and languages. You want something cutting-edge, but also reliable — an investment that won’t become obsolete tomorrow. Well, guess what? That dependable workhorse might already be hiding in plain sight: PHP. Yes, the same PHP that powered your first WordPress blog has come a long way. It’s no longer just for simple websites. Today, it’s a powerful, adaptable engine driving some of the biggest names on the web — Facebook, Slack, Drupal, Magento, just to name a few. So, Is PHP still the best language in 2024? Of course, yes. Here are some compelling reasons: 1. Rock-Solid Stability : With over 25 years under its belt, PHP boasts a maturity and stability unmatched by many younger languages. Its vast codebase, rigorous testing, and backwards compatibility mean your PHP project won’t be left behind as trends come and go. Build on a foundation that’s stood the test of time an...

In the rapidly evolving internet industry of today, questions and discussions like “Is 35 a turning point for programmers?”, “Do programmers really face unemployment at 35?”, and “What’s next for programmers after 35?” are rampant. The debate and concern over a so-called “crisis at 35” for programmers have become hot topics. This may stem from an uncertainty about the future and a fear of the pace at which AI technology is developing. As they age, programmers might face the risk of becoming “obsolete” and struggle to adapt to industry changes. “However, the solution lies with the one who tied the bell,” so to speak. We should face and address these issues, explore the reasons behind them, and understand how to avoid such situations. Therefore, this article delves into the root causes of these issues and offers practical advice to help programmers avoid these pitfalls, enhance their professional level and achievements, and stay ahead of the times. Not Proficient with Tools As programmer...

  As a powerful integrated   web development tool , ServBay comes with Composer, and its usage is very straightforward. Composer is a dependency management tool for PHP, widely used in modern PHP development. It helps developers easily manage project dependencies and automatically handle dependency relationships. With ServBay, developers can effortlessly introduce third-party libraries, manage project dependencies, and autoload class files. Introduction to Composer Composer is a tool for managing dependencies in PHP projects. It allows developers to declare the external libraries their project relies on and automatically install and update these libraries. Composer can manage not only PHP libraries but also other types of packages, such as frameworks and plugins. Main Features Dependency Management : Composer can automatically handle project dependencies, ensuring compatibility of all library versions. Autoloading : Composer provides an autoloading feature to help developers a...

  XDebug is an indispensable debugging tool in PHP development, offering powerful features for breakpoint debugging, performance analysis, and code coverage. With XDebug, developers can set breakpoints in the code, inspect variable values, trace function call stacks, analyze performance bottlenecks, and greatly enhance PHP development efficiency and code quality. XDebug Introduction XDebug is a PHP extension designed to provide debugging and analysis capabilities. It allows developers to set breakpoints in the code, step through the code, inspect variable values and program states, helping them better understand and debug the code. Enable Xdebug and Configure Debugging Environment ServBay  comes with XDebug pre-installed for each PHP version. Note: Please refer to the article  How to Enable ServBay’s Built-in Xdebug Module  for information on how to  enable the Xdebug module  and configure  PHPStorm . Download:  click here to download ServBay Spec...