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Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 7:48am On Mar 21, 2019 |
Hello programmers in the house.. I want to ask for your thoughts on which technology I should adopt for backend web development here in Nigeria. Should i go with node.js or php? Which would be better? And why do you think it is better? Which of them is in higher demand here in Nigeria? I am anticipating your feedbacks. Thanks. |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by paranorman(m): 8:52am On Mar 21, 2019 |
Both have their strengths and weaknesses. Some call node.js a Javascript hack.. ![]() Good ol' php.. My advice? Learn both.. Languages are like tool stacks: some have it almost all, some are strong in certain aspects, some weak. For example, spread is one of such factor. Relax and have fun learning. 1 Like |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by stanliwise(m): 10:06am On Mar 21, 2019 |
ivumar:Are asking which language to migrate to or which server engine is better? Node.js is a server engine for processing JavaScript , also PHP 7.0 is the latest engine for PHP language. So please clarify the question. 1 Like |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Bolaji21(m): 10:18am On Mar 21, 2019 |
If you're asking which to learn, learn both: nodeJS first (cos the demand is rising) and PHP (it's always in demand). But if you're asking which to use, it depends on your need. 3 Likes |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Capnd143(m): 5:25pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
Learn both, use PHP With PHP you'll almost never walk alone. There's always a solution to your problem on the internet. JavaScript is popular, but server side implementations like node.js isn't really my thing. I learnt node, then kindly folded it and packaged it jejely somewhere - only called when a client needs. I use PHP, billions of webpages run it, it's super flexible, it's fast (have you met PHP 7?) and it's super useful 2 Likes |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by ToyinDipo(m): 6:24pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
Both are shithole language/platform |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 8:21pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
stanliwise:Thanks for taking your time to reply. I already know some JavaScript. I was told I could still use it on the back-end through node.js. So my question is - should I still use JavaScript for my back-end through node.js or should I learn a new language(PHP) entirely to use for my back-end. Like, what advantage those PHP 7 have over node.js (or vice versa). And which is in more demand here in Nigeria.. |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 8:28pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
paranorman:Thanks for your response |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 8:35pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
Bolaji21:Thanks bro. You said it depends on my needs. If I may ask, is there anything I can use node.js to do that I can't use PHP to do?? 1 Like |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 8:39pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
Capnd143:#smiles. Thanks for the feedback |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 8:43pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
ToyinDipo:I believe you must have reasons for saying this. So can you please, walk me through those reasons?? |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by ToyinDipo(m): 8:52pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
ivumar:They don't scale well for heavy enterprise applications |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by stanliwise(m): 9:21pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
ivumar:No advantage but in a technical sense nodeJs is faster than PHP 7.0 zend engine. PHP has the largest documentation when it comes to back end programming and it is used by many known software like Joomla and WordPress, intact about 70‰ of the web uses PHP. And many server readily provide support for your PHP code. NodeJs on the other hand is not too long in the game but it's documentations are improving rapidly. Since you know JavaScript already why not go ahead with nodeJs and some how learn PHP along the line.You need both as a true web programmer. 1 Like |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by TheManOfTheYear: 10:18pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
paranorman:Bro which do you think is more versatile? |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by philo4realz: 12:48am On Mar 22, 2019 |
ivumar: Seriously, out of all the advices here, you want to take d one of a madman that called php and nodejs sh*t hole languages |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 3:25am On Mar 22, 2019 |
philo4realz:#smiles. You don't get bro. I just wanted to know why he said that. |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 3:29am On Mar 22, 2019 |
stanliwise:Alright... Thanks |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 3:29am On Mar 22, 2019 |
Thanks everyone. I think I should go as you guys suggested. Learn node.js first and be comfortable with it, and then switch over to PHP at the appropriate time. |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Bolaji21(m): 9:24am On Mar 22, 2019 |
ivumar:Not really. let me give a simple instance. Say you're running a bank and need to attend to client's deposit requests. In nodejs, all clients join a single queue, and there request are forwarded to the appropriate channel while they wait. Once the request is completed, nodejs gets back to them. In essence, all you need is one teller to attend to client requests. In PHP however, for each client, there's a separate teller to attend to him/her. So you need a lot of tellers the more clients you have. In plain terms, nodejs helps you manage server resource, while PHP allocates server resource to each user/request. However, if your app has a lot of internal computations to do, PHP is better cos if you use nodejs, the computations will delay other clients (cos they're on the same queue). But if your app doesn't have much intensive calculations and you need the client experience to seem instant (e.g chat app), nodejs is the way. Most firms are opting for nodejs nowadays cos they believe it'll help reduce cost (lesser servers). 3 Likes |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by Nobody: 10:42am On Mar 22, 2019 |
Bolaji21: Wow.. I understand better now. Thanks bro. |
Re: Node.js Or PHP ? by makavele: 12:30pm On Mar 22, 2019 |
Not true, just as you said it, with PHP too, you can actually aasign all request to a single queue, if you are limited on server resources, instead of running them concurrently. PHP offers this feature even in the simplest task as emailing; how much more intensive tasks. |
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