Both python and PHP are programming languages. Python is a general-purpose programming language while PHP is specially made for web development works. Php is used to write back end code of the website and it works with html5, and javascript to display information on the front end of the website.
If you want to become a full-stack programmer then you have to learn both front end and backend languages. Front end languages include html5, css3, javascript, reactjs, and some frameworks like bootstrap. Also, you must have good knowledge of databases like MySQL, Mongo DB, SQL server, and oracle. And for backend, you can choose any of PHP or python.
Python was released in 1991 and created by Guido van Rossum. Php was released in 1994 and created by Rasmus Lerdorf.
Now let me discuss about comparison between python and PHP.
Python vs Php
Syntax
Syntax of Python is like the English language and is easy to read. Reading code in PHP is a little bit difficult due to the naming convention used.
Maintenance
Python is easy to manage while PHP is difficult to manage.
Learning
Python is easy and is best for long term projects. PHP is also easy to learn.
Field usage
Python is used in machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation tasks, and data science. Php is mostly used for web development.
Which is popular
For last few years python popularity is increasing as compared to PHP.
Web hosting
Python has costly web hosting while PHP websites has low cost web hosting.
Security
Python is more secure while PHP is less secured.
Salary
The salary of python developers in the U.S is approx. $122k per year while PHP developer salary in the U.S is approx. $63k per year.
Community support
Python has increased in community support than before. Php has wider community support.
Features
Python is dynamic in nature, rapidly deployed, and uses less code. Php is open source and is easily deployed.
Framework
Python has few frameworks including Django, Flask. Php has many frameworks including Codeignitor, Laravel, and Slim.
Which company using
Python is used by Google, Instagram, Uber, Mozilla, Pinterest. Php is used by Viber, Facebook, WordPress, Hootsuite, Appcelerator
Language type
Python is a general-purpose language while PHP is only made for web development.
Conclusion
If you have more time to learn then I suggest you learn both Python and PHP. Python has more job demands than PHP. If you want to work only in web development then I suggest you go for PHP. Python is not good at web development. It is good if you also learn front end development whether you choose python or PHP.