The PHP Comeback: From Legacy to Legendary

Let’s be honest — PHP used to have a bad rep.

Messy codebases, outdated practices, and spaghetti-style scripts gave it a reputation it barely deserved.

But here’s the twist: PHP evolved.

Today, with PHP 8+, the language is faster, cleaner, and more secure than ever before. Paired with Laravel, it's powering sleek APIs, scalable web apps, and modern SaaS platforms.

PHP’s comeback story is a lesson:
It's not about being shiny and new — it's about being reliable, efficient, and battle-tested.

So before you chase the next trendy framework, ask yourself:
Are you overlooking a legend that already runs 75% of the internet?

In 2025, PHP isn’t old-school — it’s underestimated.

Time to rediscover it.

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@codingwithelias

Learn how to build a URL Shortener using PHP & MySQL from scratch!
This beginner-friendly project is developed in VS Code and runs on XAMPP.
✅ Great for practicing PHP, MySQL database handling, and form submissions.
✅ Comes with source code and a clear walkthrough.

🛠 Tools Used:
Visual Studio Code, XAMPP (Apache + MySQL)
PHP, MySQL & Bootstrap for styling

Link: https://youtu.be/Slxr67wPs-Q