We wondered "how pervasive is LAMP stack in web applications in 2024?"

A literature review suggests that the LAMP stack remains highly pervasive in web applications in 2024, continuing its long-standing popularity and widespread use. It powers over 70% of websites on the internet, making it a cornerstone of web development (1). Many popular content management systems like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal are built on the LAMP stack, with WordPress alone powering more than 40% of all websites online today (2).

Reasons for LAMP's Continued Prevalence

Cost-effectiveness: All components of the LAMP stack are open-source and free to use, significantly reducing development costs (1)(2).
• Versatility: LAMP supports a wide range of applications, from small personal blogs to large-scale enterprise solutions (2).
• Scalability: The stack can handle both small websites and large, enterprise-level applications with ease (1)(2).
• Security: Regular updates and a strong security framework make LAMP a secure choice for web applications (1).
• Community support: A vast and active developer community provides continuous improvements, troubleshooting, and optimization resources (1)(2).

Common Use Cases
• E-commerce platforms (e.g., Magento, OpenCart)
• Content Management Systems (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla)
• Social media platforms
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• Project management tools
• Business portals(1)(2)

While other stacks like MEAN and MERN have gained popularity, LAMP's proven reliability, extensive documentation, and broad compatibility ensure its continued relevance in the web development landscape of 2024. AND we use it at Clark Internet for our principal service offerings.
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Notes:
(1) https://www.scrums.com/blog/lamp-stack-for-web-development
(2) https://hostscore.net/learn/lamp-stack/
(3) https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/lamp-stack/