What are the common misconceptions about CMS and PHP in website development?

One common misconception about CMS and PHP in website development is that CMS platforms like WordPress are limited in terms of customization and flexibility. In reality, PHP can be used to extend and customize CMS platforms to meet specific needs. Another misconception is that PHP is only used for basic scripting, when in fact it is a powerful programming language that can handle complex web development tasks. 

// Example code snippet to customize a WordPress theme using PHP
function custom_theme_setup() {
    // Add custom logo support
    add_theme_support('custom-logo');
    
    // Add custom navigation menu locations
    register_nav_menus(array(
        'primary' => __('Primary Menu'),
        'footer' => __('Footer Menu')
    ));
    
    // Add custom post type for portfolio items
    register_post_type('portfolio', array(
        'labels' => array(
            'name' => __('Portfolio'),
            'singular_name' => __('Portfolio Item')
        ),
        'public' => true,
        'has_archive' => true,
        'menu_icon' => 'dashicons-portfolio'
    ));
}

add_action('after_setup_theme', 'custom_theme_setup');

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