PHP in 2020
I teach web development at a university. We have used, java, javascript, python and php for a basics course in webdev.Php has built in web features and one doesnt need more than a php interpreter (considering the built in web server as well) to get started. For all other languages i know of, there is quite a process to get started (e.g. start with python flask one needs a package manager, environment variables, command line experience, ...). Php is a web native language and great for learning and getting started.Considering professional development (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programming_languages_used_i...) it seems that it doesn't matter what language one chooses, various different stacks are used by the most popular websites..