Why PHP frameworks often (still) perform slower than Python / Go / Rust / Java frameworks

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  1. FrameworkBenchmarks

    Source for the TechEmpower Framework Benchmarks project

    The TechEmpower Framework Benchmarks (TFB) are the standard public comparison for raw framework throughput/latency across many languages and frameworks. TFB runs focused scenarios such as plaintext, JSON serialization, single-query and multiple-query database access, and updates. The winners on pure throughput consistently include highly-tuned frameworks written in Rust, Go, C#, and specialized Java stacks, while typical PHP frameworks sit much lower in raw throughput rankings.

  2. Stream

    Stream - Scalable APIs for Chat, Feeds, Moderation, & Video. Stream helps developers build engaging apps that scale to millions with performant and flexible Chat, Feeds, Moderation, and Video APIs and SDKs powered by a global edge network and enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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