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Should PHP And ASP.NET Be Considered For Web Development In 2021?

Published Dec 29, 2020
Should PHP And ASP.NET Be Considered For Web Development In 2021?

Technologies are subject to change, modification, and evolution. They are like the proclamation “The king is dead, long live the king.” In the proclamation, one part refers to a king who is dead while the other part refers to the heir who succeeds the predecessor. ASP.NET and PHP including all other technologies go through similar situations.

So, if you are thinking that PHP and ASP.NET are no more in the game, then you are living with outdated ideas in the 21st century.

Did you know PHP is a server-side programming language used by 79.1% of total websites while ASP.NET is stable with 9.3%.

PHP and ASP.NET Breakdown based on Ranking

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As far as the question is concerned, yes, you should consider using PHP and ASP.NET Core as web development in 2021. However, you need to make sure that the technologies are a perfect match for your project.

In this article, we will help you explore why you should consider using PHP and ASP.NET in 2021 and ahead.

Why should PHP be in your 2021 tech disposal?

PHP is a widely used technology that will continue to dominate 2021 and many more years to come. Here are some of the top reasons why PHP can be a stepping stone for your web development projects. Let’s explore;

PHP is open source

PHP is the best server-side programming language that can suit every individual need. It’s powerful, free (open-source) to use in all senses. More than that, thousands of developers are associated with PHP. They not only use the technology but also work tirelessly to bring new changes, features, and functionalities.

PHP is secure

No doubt, every technology is vulnerable to hacking, and the safety of the technology depends on how you use it. However, PHP offers robust security and comes up with regular steps.

PHP is faster

Workload and loading time are significantly reduced with PHP as the technology uses its own memory. More than that the processing speed is even higher that supports developers in faster development and deployment.

PHP is cost effective

PHP is open source and so it’s absolutely free to use. Besides, it does not need any expensive software to work with. It does not have any royalty fee, restriction or license cost, so it reduces the development cost as well.

In 2021, there will be immense opportunities for businesses that grab trends. PHP will help you come up with robust web development solutions. Here are the top trends that will dominate the year.

Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

PWAs have been dominating web development for many years now and it continues to be even years to come. As users’ needs are changing on daily basis, they look for a blazing-fast native app-like experience within a browser. To provide such an experience to them, coming up with a progressive web app is the option.

Single Page Applications (SPAs)

Single page application continues with its ruling characteristics in 2021. A single page application refers to a website with a single and long page without having any complex navigation. With SPA-enabled web applications, you can provide your users with an easy and faster web experience.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

AR and VR are the on-going trends for many years. In 2021, they will be the game-changer technologies for many markets. 360° photos are attracting users and some of the top tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and YouTube are taking the benefits of it. Augmented reality and virtual reality will continue to rule the roost in the coming years.

Your website and application is the face of your business. Therefore, it should be represented well. When your customers open websites or applications, they must get something vivid, attractive, and what they look for.

Why should ASP.NET be in your 2021 tech disposal?

ASP.NET is transformed into .NET 5 that comes with plenty of added features, supports, and functionalities, including faster startup, decreased footprint, and lower memory usage. Let’s explore the top features of it and how it will help you with your projects in 2021.

.NET 5 is open source

.NET 5 is a separate announcement after .NET Core 3.1 and it will continue to be open source and community-oriented.

.NET 5 supports cross platform integration

With existing cross platform support, the new .NET 5 will support Objective-C and Swift interoperability across multiple operating systems.

Extended CoreFX

In order to support AOT (ahead-of-time) static compilation, reduced footprint, and compatibility with multiple operating systems, the CoreFX feature will be extended.

High throughput and productivity

.NET 5 comes with JIT-based managed time that enhances productivity and helps developers carry faster programming.

Besides, there will be all pre-existing facilities such as small project files, capable interface, high performance, side by side installation, Visual Studio, Visual Studio for Mac, and code integration.

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With introduction to .NET 6 as a major release and many predictable releases, ASP.NET is all set to widen its space in the tech arena. The technology is already playing a significant role with its feature-reach and thoroughly battle-tested quality, the year 2021 is going to be even more fruitful. Let’s explore what 2021 has stored-in for ASP.NET.

Heavy traffic website and web applications

ASP.NET will continue to be one of the favorite stacks for the websites that attract heavy traffic. As the word is buzzing over its existence, ASP.NET kept growing and coming up with revolutionary upgrades —.NET 5 is the example of it. The tech stack is here with empowering impacts on websites that require it to handle heavy traffic.

.NET 5 to rule the roost

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With introduction of .NET 5 in November 2020, the technology has offered a next step forward to make even enticing web applications and enhanced developers experience. The latest release with .NET Core delivers a single .NET runtime and framework, enabling it to be usable everywhere. More than that, the .NET 5 has provided enhanced capabilities by utilizing the best of .NET Core, Xamarin, Mono and .NET framework.

Cloud service to get further boosted

As everything is moving online, cloud service is getting pretty much attention by startups and entrepreneurs to keep things safe somewhere in the cloud. The trend is set to deepen as it offers huge storage capacity. Microsoft with a cloud storage application named Azure will keep you serving with more power. The application offers big data as well as a complete analytic solution.

Final Thoughts

So, two things, we have to say here. First, neither PHP nor ASP.NET is dying, rather these technologies are coming up stronger with more modifications, tools, features, support and security. However, whether you should use it or not will depend on the technology you use. You refer a few articles on PHP vs ASP.NET if you are considering one of these two for your next project.

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