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> I'm looking to build something new, and need a refresher on the exciting opportunities at the moment. So... what's good now?

That depends. What are you trying to accomplish?

> PHP sucks now right? Did Python replace that? And what about IOS? Is there more opportunity there, or is Android "where it's at" these days?

Same answer -- it depends on what your goals are. You just asked a question so general that it mixed platforms (Android, IOS) with languages (Python, PHP), so your inquiry is too general to be meaningfully answered.

> PHP sucks now right? Did Python replace that?

There's really no comparison -- PHP and Python address completely different purposes. It's like asking which is better -- a car or a typewriter.

> In other words, what's cool these days?

Technology isn't a fashion show. Well, anyway, it shouldn't be.

I find that HN is usually a leading indicator of tech. Just keep note of which technologies keep appearing week after week, and that's what you should look into.

http://www.thoughtworks.com/radar

This should help. Best of luck!

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