2006-07-27 04:28:48 · 4 answers · asked by software engineer 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Writing code for the web can be good for a long time career. PHP is a component of that. As is learning database design. As is learning whatever other tools are coming in vogue, or that are regularly in use. Different customers have different needs on different architectures. In a regular day of web monkeying, I might code in 3 or 4 languages (more, if you count subtypes and markup languages and database languages). PHP would be a good starting point, as would Ruby. Especially learn your way around databases, and read articles regularly on techniques and best practices.
When you start learning how programming languages work and how to think in terms of code solutions, then move on to the bigger ones that require a lot more planning and time (assuming you're not already swamped with work). Make yourself marketable.
2006-07-27 20:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by Hulett H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PHP sure is an awesome tool. It is very fast and easy to develop and test. Also it is mostly based on Linux systems which are relatively cheaper and more reliable then Windows systems. However just like any thing else PHP has its limitations. PHP does not really treat well the problem of separating HTML from programing logic and also does not really have the ability to consume and create web services. If you want to be a serious web developer I highly recommend not to limit your self to PHP alone. C# and VB are good choices as well. Also SQL and XML are great tools that require lots of trial and error to master.
2006-07-27 07:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by yairs2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been working in web development using PHP for going on 5 years now.
2006-07-27 04:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. But don't limit yourself to PHP.
2006-07-27 04:40:22 · answer #4 · answered by rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋