6 reasons why Python is rated over PHP

Python and PHP are one of the most popular programming language worldwide. both the two language form the basis of some popular website such as Facebook (PHP), Google search (Python)

These languages have their own advantages and disadvantages, besides some distinctive features. However, in the recent past, an increasing number of people have switched to Python from PHP, owing to several benefits that the Python programming language offers.

Selecting Python in place of PHP is not as very simple as you think, but there are a number of reasons which a programmer need to consider before choosing any of this language.

Here we are going to compare Python and PHP to help you decide as to which will suit your requirements better.
Why is Python preferable to PHP?

Here are the 6 reasons why python is rated over PHP:

1. Python is better designed than PHP
PHP is not elegant as a language. That is not much of a problem in the short- to mid-term. Any developer who has a fair amount of experience in creating great software is likely to write good software in PHP. However, there are certain limitations.

To start with, PHP has certain idiosyncrasies that are weird. Beyond that, there are many things that are more nuanced and deeper.
From my experience, Python gets a lot of things right in terms of being a programming language. This has much to do with the way in which reflection is implemented and functions are treated as first-class objects. There are many other things, many of which may appear to be of little consequence, which come together to help create code that is more elegant.

You will find it much easier to use Python to write great code, although it is not impossible to write good code in PHP.

2. PHP is great for short term learning but Python is greater for long term learning
If you are a developer, you should consider what is likely to create the maximum value for you in the long term.

For instance, PHP has a rather low learning curve and is very easy to get started with. Working with it is fun and easy and you are likely to feel very productive.
However, once you are through with that initial phase, you have to think about the future. You would obviously want to work with a language with which you can form a deep, rich and long lasting relationship. In terms of that, Python fits the bill much better than PHP.

3.Python has a better web framework than PHP
Developers would like to have choices, practically they like standards. If everything else is the same, they prefer that everyone works with the same libraries and frameworks. Python provides that mainly with Django, which is generally the de facto web framework choice in Python. Compared to that, PHP has Kohana, Symfony, CodeIgnitor and Zend.
In a way, competition is good. All of them are probably great frameworks, but since none stands out as a clear winner and the market is fragmented. Obviously, fragmentation is not good. It is particularly not good when it is associated with web frameworks.
The learning curve these days is more closely related to frameworks than languages. The richer and deeper the framework, the more you have to learn. There is an upfront cost for frameworks, but it translates into a lot of long term value.
However, if there are a number of platforms going around, the chances for any person using the same framework as you are lower. So, bringing some one new up to date takes longer.
As far as Python is considered, Django is the clear winner among web frameworks. So, if you bring an additional Python developer aboard, he or she is likely to have used Django before, making things easier for you.

4.Python is more readable than PHP
PHP is extensively documented and follows a classic approach. On the other hand Python makes use of indentation enforcements that are quite strict. Arguably, Python is not just more readable than PHP, but is more readable than most other programming languages.

5.Python has a simpler syntax
This may be because the syntax is simpler and the code easier to understand and write in Python. Another reason may be that when you write something in Python it is so elegant that you want to show it to others. That is generally not the case with something that you write in PHP.

6.Python offers simpler debugging tools which are available easily
 Python has a big developer ecosystem and debugging tools for the language are available easily. Utilizing these tools is quite simple and you can take advantage of these without much of a hassle.
You require several such tools in PHP, whereas fewer are required for Python. The debugging tools you get in the Python downloader package are quite sufficient most of the time.