I'm sad to see this opinion every time somebody mentions PHP. PHP may have its flaws. But how can anyone deny the instrumental role PHP has played in building the web as we know it today?

The open web, open source, open standards, agile were supposed to be the free market answer to all the flaws of the big old corporations. And for a large part they have succeeded in creating the new and better world we enjoy today. But it looks like we're experiencing some regression. The new big corporations of the web are becoming more like the big corporations of the past. Corporate structures, HR departments, Shareholder meetings, Management layers, system thinking are again replacing the success of uncertain organic growth models that involve chaos, diversity, agility, attitude and pragmatism. To see media outlets advertising social media handles as opposed to their web addresses. Purists are on the rise. Perhaps because everyone is seeking those comfortable high paying jobs at the big corporations?

PHP has fought and won its battles. Outfoxing many big corporate opponents along the way. It should get the respect it deserves. And if you ever find yourself at the front-lines of a new battle. PHP might still very well be your most effective weapon of choice. A worthy consideration at least.