[7bit]

> Even IF you know PHP you would not pick it over the more modern alternatives in 2024.

That really depends on the use-case. If you need a batteries-included web framework, the top 3 that come to mind are Spring (Java), Django (Python) and Laravel (PHP).

And Laravel is a very good framework.

[chuckadams]

Let's not forget Symfony, the foundation that at least half of PHP frameworks including Laravel are based on.