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But PHP is just a tool. Like a hammer. If you hit someone over the head with a hammer, you’re an idiot. It’s not the hammer’s fault.

Conclusion: PHP Still Has Its Place, don’t just discount PHP because you heard someone say it sucks. It’s probably Bob. That’s all for this article. I’ll write you the next article. And PHP isn’t that bad.