PHP and Node.js Websites

PHP development company in Hyderabad works with both PHP and Node.js backends for dynamic websites. These are equally powerful and they come under the same category, although the features are quite distinct.

Let’s discuss about PHP and Node.JS benefits:

  1. PHP application development company uses PHP (Hypertext preprocessor) which is a general purpose scripting language and has been designed for a web development purpose. 

Due to its massive success and appreciation received from the audience, PHP is the first choice of language preference for content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and many other modern frameworks such as Laravel and Symphony.

  • As Node.js and PHP are able to run in their runtime environments, they are interpreted languages. 
  • Used in building websites, both run on server-side and there are many reasons to choose one over the other.
  • Node.js is not only extensive and faster as compared to PHP which makes it a more cost effective choice. 
  • Programmers prefer to use PHP due to its features and an integrated database. Further it is also easier to use PHP and pick up than a Node.js.
  • It can also be stated that it is very difficult to determine that one is not better than the other, but it is much easier to perceive which one is more preferable for use.
  • It is agreed that both Node.js and PHP are excellent server technologies available for use. 
  • Depending on the nature of the project, it can be decided which backend server – Node.js or PHP service is put to use. 

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Time to use PHP Centralized Server

Using LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP stack can be when you do not like to work on using your application across multiple servers.  This selection also depends on the project requirements and growth.

PHP being a portable language, the costs are very low for php web development services. Especially with the availability of servers and web hosting, many businesses would like to choose PHP Web Services.

PHP Web Development Company in Hyderabad enables PHP to run on any platform that has Apache, IIS and a supportive database system thereby making PHP applications much easily portable to deploy. CMS like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla make it much easier to work and create websites and work on every web host. WordPress empowers nearly 30% of the web.

Time to use Node.js

Node.js will be an accurate choice for you if your project involves software stacks such as MEAN stack such as MongoDB, ExpressJs, Angular  Js). These dynamic single page applications, server side technologies and front end technologies such as Angular Js, Backbone.Js or React Js

Node.js is a great application when you are in need of real time data and it is noticed for financial applications, using Node.js as Javascript is not reliable when it comes to numbers. For financial applications, it requires a lot of computation or a library that is highly reliable. 

Node.js is faster than PHP when it comes to execution speed and if you have been looking for speed for your application, such as browser based multiplayer games or a chat application, Node.js is a great choice than PHP.

PHP vs Node.js 

PHP is comparatively slower than the Node.js due to its synchronous nature. The code lines are executed each by its line, but not at the same time. This is why, while the first line of code is being executed, the second line of the code requires to wait until the first code is completed.

Node.js Javascript runs through entire code and does not wait for a function and this is why, node.js is faster than PHP.

While developing code, there may be chances of decreased efficiency due to switching between the different environment and languages.

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Conclusion

The developer is continuously switching between various languages and syntax whereas in Node.js the user does not need to switch between different language and syntax as it is written in Javascript only. Additionally, two different stacks MEAN and MERN include Javascript syntax which makes it easier for the developer to code.  For real-time applications like collaborative apps and instant messaging apps Node.js is ideal whereas for software stack such as LAMP, PHP is suitable.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Name: Bharath Kakkireni

Director – KBK Business Solutions

Bharat Kakkireni is a passionate software developer and engineer with over a decade of experience both in India and the U.S. He has been working on many multifaceted IT projects helping local businesses and also collaborates with MNCs in developing software projects. He’s an active team leader in KBK solutions. He imparts training, mentoring, and leads teams towards high end efficient working systems. Bharat keeps himself busy in reading, writing and Internet marketing.

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