There are many programming languages that, in turn, have numerous frameworks. Here are the most popular: PHP, Python, C#, Java.
PHP
We will write about PHP first because we use it and know the most about it. It is a very adult programming language that has been developing for 20+ years. For a long time, it was number one on popularity charts. Even nowadays, most websites use PHP or its technologies. Facebook, Yahoo, Wikipedia, and Tumblr are created with its help.
But why are we using this language?
First of all, we love it because of the freedom it gives to our coding. There is no issue that PHP cannot solve, and there’s also no just one standard method for one problem. We can develop creative solutions that will look like no other. It gives enormous flexibility that, in turn, plays a vital role in the projects` scalability and improvement. It is easier to grow the product and bring it to international markets. It is easier to implement new things and change the structure. Also, PHP’s community is highly developed. There are many additional tools available that improve the work.
However, we must be honest PHP itself tends to be too free. PHP’s biggest problem is that it allows irresponsible programmers to ignore formatting. Its unstrict structure provides a two-sides-of-the-coin effect. You can use its freedom to produce beautiful things with clean code and best practices. Or you can just hardcode and blow off the structure. That’s where the frameworks come into the game. They organize PHP’s code with formatting rules and provide ready-made solutions. We use three: Symfony, Laravel, and Yii. Each of them enough functionality to improve different kinds of high-scale and small-scale projects. We have an article about how to choose a suitable PHP framework here.
To put it shortly, Laravel fits products that you need to be ready AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This framework provides efficient solutions for accelerated development without sacrificing quality. However, developers who can do such magic to your project are highly-paid.
If you understand that your product will have to grow intensively (with an increase in traffic, number of users, and data), then consider Symfony. It is a highly elaborate and adult framework. Although you will have to wait for the end result for more time than with Laravel, Symfony handles enterprise-scale projects and ensures further growth.
As for Yii, it is easy to use, accurate, and intuitive. Choose it for your small- and medium-size product that requires simplicity and speed.
Why do we recommend choosing PHP?
First of all, it is really adult, and its frameworks contain ready-made solutions, which saves time, money, and energy. Using Laravel, Symfony, or Yii makes PHP structured. Second of all, we want to highlight the professionalism of certified PHP developers. The task of development companies like ours is to find them, fitting the best candidates for your project. Also, PHP’s time-effectiveness makes it cost-efficient, and in development, time is money.
С#
C# (pronounce as “C sharp”) is another general-purpose programming language. Its parent is Microsoft’s developer Anders Hejlsberg. It is easy to start coding with C# as it has a low learning curve. That means your development team can find new candidates easier if you need replacement or just additional people for the project. C# is a priority choice if you want to create a Microfost app or webpage. Also, C# fits game development. If you need to create a small game to attract customers to your store (interactivity is a new black on the web), this programming language is great! As for the frameworks, C# most popular one is .Net (pronounce as “dot net”)
.Net is a multi-platform framework (fits web, mobile, and Microsoft-based apps). It is universal for such languages as C++, C#, and COBOL. It was specifically designed to fit so many niches. .Net utilizes pre-written class libraries and supports all kinds of data structures. Thus, developers don’t have to write much redundant code, but rather use a ready-made one and save much time.
Java
Java is a cross-platform programming language used to create various games, social media apps, and websites with complex systems. In retail, it’s a great tool to create and implement billing applications for your store. Also, Java helps to deal with great amounts of data, which makes it a great choice for E-Commerce giants. So, if you intend to become one, put an eye on it.
Java is simple, portable, and secured. It has a strong memory management system, making it dynamic and increasing the speed of apps. However, if you want to develop a basic E-Commerce website, this language will be way too complex and expensive.
Python
Python is famous for its simplicity, libraries, and readability. It allows us to focus on actually coding rather than on maintaining all syntax rules. Python code is working great with other languages. For example, although we are working with PHP, we have experience performing some tasks with Python because it provided suitable solutions. It fits not only E-Commerce but also IoT, artificial intelligence, and data science. Potentially, it can have a broader application for E-Commerce businesses if they use automation tools, face recognition, and 3D visualization of products. Python has a lot of frameworks. Some of the most popular include Django, Flask, CherryPy.