PHP

PHP is a pragmatic backend foundation because it’s native to the web and comes with a huge ecosystem. Modern PHP versions and frameworks like Laravel offer strong performance, typing and patterns that make larger platforms maintainable.

Where PHP fits well

Many projects benefit from PHP because key systems like WordPress, Shopware and Laravel backends are built on it. That allows CMS, commerce and custom applications to share a consistent stack, including APIs, jobs and integrations. PHP is also a solid choice for SaaS products and platforms with clear domain models.

Modern architecture instead of legacy pain

I use clear structure, dependency injection, sensible layering and strict validation at system boundaries. Composer‑based dependencies, static analysis and automated upgrades help keep technical debt under control. When legacy systems exist, I modernise incrementally so business functionality remains stable.

Quality, security and operations

Testing, CI/CD and code reviews are the base for predictable releases. Security defaults include least‑privilege, safe auth flows, rate limiting and GDPR‑ready data handling. Profiling, OPcache and a disciplined deployment process keep performance stable under load.

PHP is far more than “just a scripting language”. With the right setup it’s an excellent stack for robust backends that are fast to build and reliable to operate long term.