Why I like Python more than PHP ?

A friend of mine asked me a few days ago, why I like Python more than PHP given that I am more skilled in PHP than in Python.

Well, here is the answer. I like Python because:

– On my machine, Python is faster than PHP most of the time.

– I have to type less when I am building a decently large app.

– PHP is going to be the language of the future, yeah, but still Python has more features to offer.

– Python has a large collection cool libraries and addtional modules. I did visit PECL repo of PHP. I still prefer Python’s module collection.

– Python has a larger built in module collection.

– Python has a very good interactive shell and many decent IDEs. Even the Gedit I use on my Ubuntu has a python console.

– Debugging is pretty easy. Inspection of objects are easier as well.

– Programs can be converted to bytecode.

– Force indentation makes the code more readable.

– Things are always easier and less time consuming on Python. Just compare the BeautifulSoup with PHP’s SimpleXML and DOM. You’ll get the difference.

– Python is well suited for all sorts of development — desktop apps, web apps or even mobile apps.

And I have many more reasons, but what’s the point writing them in? The simplest answer is Python has won my heart and so I prefer it to PHP. Any objections ?