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“I've never thought of PHP as more than a simple tool to solve problems.” quote by Rasmus Lerdorf
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“I've never thought of PHP as more than a simple tool to solve problems.”

Rasmus Lerdorf

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Source Interview: Rasmus Lerdorf on PHP, 2015

PHP is a pragmatic tool, not a grand philosophy; it serves practical problem‑solving without pretension.

In simple terms: PHP is a practical tool.

Key Takeaway

Choose tools that fit the task.

Themes

technology pragmatism software development

Mood

practical neutral

Type

technical reflective

When to use this quote

  • web development
  • startup MVP
  • quick prototypes

Key Concepts

programming languages tool selection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prioritize simplicity over elegance?
  • When is a simple tool insufficient?
A Different Perspective

May lack elegance for complex systems.

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