Explore the evolution and future potential of PHP in cloud computing in this 27-minute conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2014. Trace PHP's journey from a simple scripting language to a mature, powerful tool powering major Internet sites. Discover how cloud computing offers opportunities for PHP developers to create distributed, scalable applications capable of handling massive traffic. Learn about key PHP developments, rapid prototyping of architectural designs, dynamic infrastructure management, and leveraging virtually unlimited storage and compute power. Gain insights into PHP's community, architecture, and its transition from an "ugly duckling" to a serious contender in modern web development.