PHP - The Web Programming Language
What is PHP?
PHP is a server-side scripting language created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1995. Designed specifically for building web applications, it is known for its ease of learning, built-in database support, and the ability to embed directly into HTML.
Advantages of PHP in Business Projects
Why does PHP still power 76.8% of all websites? Here are the main advantages based on facts and market experience.
Drawbacks of PHP – An Honest Assessment
Every programming language has limitations. Here are the key drawbacks of PHP and ways to address them in modern projects.
What is PHP Used For?
The main use cases of PHP in 2025 – from WordPress and e-commerce to enterprise systems.
Web Applications and CMS
Websites, online stores, content management systems, portals
WordPress (43% of the web), early Facebook, Slack, Etsy
E-commerce and Online Stores
E-commerce platforms, payment systems, product management
28% of stores use WooCommerce, Magento powers Nike and Samsung
APIs and Backend Systems
RESTful APIs, microservices, backend systems for mobile apps
APIs for mobile apps, integrations with external systems
Enterprise Systems and ERP
Enterprise resource planning, CRM, business applications
SugarCRM, SuiteCRM, HR systems, financial applications
Payment integrations
Handling online payments, subscriptions, invoices, refunds
E-commerce, SaaS billing, marketplace payments, donation platforms
Cloud services
Storage, compute, databases, CDN, monitoring, security
File uploads to S3, email sending via SES, analytics in BigQuery
Social media and communication
Social login, content posting, messaging, notifications
Social media scheduling, chatbots, CRM integrations, notifications
Analytics and monitoring
User tracking, error monitoring, performance metrics
User behavior tracking, error reporting, business intelligence, A/B testing
PHP Projects – SoftwareLogic.co
Our PHP applications in production – Laravel, WordPress, APIs, online stores.
Warranty sales directly in IdoSell
EasyProtect.pl clients needed simple IdoSell integration for extended warranty sales
We built an IdoSell marketplace application enabling automatic warranty sales
Warranties sell automatically during checkout - no additional work for the store
FAQ: PHP – Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to questions about the PHP programming language.