I think it's because there are lots of PHP programmers who don't have the first clue about setting up an actual server on the internet (and keeping it up).
On top of that there is the time investment in learning all that stuff and doing it on a regular basis.
To some that makes "here are your FTP credentials, have at it".
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It's simply one end of a spectrum with DevOps towards the other end.
On top of that there is the time investment in learning all that stuff and doing it on a regular basis.
To some that makes "here are your FTP credentials, have at it".
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It's simply one end of a spectrum with DevOps towards the other end.