Web development: Should I learn PHP?
<p>I am a student at university and I want to get in touch with web development.
But I don't know which language I should learn. I have a strong C++ and Java background.</p>

<p>I tried JavaEE but it's difficult to host JavaEE Projects. Almost all server hosters run PHP, (python, perl). I would like to start with PHP.</p>

<p>The Question is : <strong>Should i start learning PHP?</strong> </p>

<p>The Pros:</p>

<ul>
<li>most Ajax examples work with PHP</li>
<li>server hosting</li>
</ul>

<p>But I am afraid to start learning it, because it is <strong>considered harmful</strong>. <a href="http://stackoverflow.com/questions/309300/defend-php-convince-me-it-isnt-horrible">at least its <em>[ed.: by some]</em> considered to be horrible</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Should I learn something else?</strong></p>
