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PHP

Posted by Tony Nguyen
Tony Nguyen
24,934 Points

Ruby and PHP

I just want to know the comparison of the two server side languages, from what I heard Ruby is easier to learn. I am a beginner, and I just want to know your guys opinion. What do jobs nowadays demand more, PHP or Ruby? and Which one did you pick to learn and why? Did you like it? Thanks in advance :)

3 Answers

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

This is a very popular discussion topic here on the forum.

Here are my 3 favorite answers:

Krist贸fer Isar Ingimundarson
Krist贸fer Isar Ingimundarson
632 Points
Krist贸fer Isar Ingimundarson
Krist贸fer Isar Ingimundarson
632 Points

With my experience on PHP I'd recommend PHP. :) I've never tried Ruby though, but PHP is more common.

Thomas Daugherty
Thomas Daugherty
23,983 Points

I was the same way but I just recently started using Ruby and it makes me wish I started sooner! It's true that it's much easier and personally I think it's more robust. There are still a lot of PHP around but I'm ready for the future! Just check out the foundations for both and have fun :D