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PHP is one of the most accessible languages. If you are a web hosting service then you almost always support PHP - it's usually installed by a control panel, with loads of extras compiled into it. So, it's good if you're looking for a cheap hosting deal.

Magazines and tutorials teach the language by default. There's loads of competing free products to easily set up a development environment on most platforms. Which means lots of people who can build with it, and therefore, lower salaries.




Good point about lower salaries. More access does lead to lower skilled developers being able to do more with it.




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