MySQL-driven Web Site Construction (Cont.)

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PHP vs Python
The ‘P’ in the LAMP stack may refer to

• PHP,
• Python, or
• Perl.

Based on the figure below, Python stands out as the most widely used general-purpose programming language. However, PHP is used by 76.8% of all the websites in 2023.


PHP has been the backbone of web development for decades. A few key stats about its popularity:

• The dominance of PHP, used by 76% of all websites, reflects its long history and specialized focus on the web.
• It powers 74.4% of the top 1 million websites. This includes leading sites like Facebook, Wikipedia, and WordPress.
• PHP has over 7 million developers worldwide and its ecosystem keeps growing.

Such ubiquity for web development stems from PHP’s simplicity and orientation for the web. Its support for shared hosting environments and integration with popular databases have sealed the deal.