What are the limitations of using PHP for streaming audio compared to other technologies?

One limitation of using PHP for streaming audio is that it is not optimized for real-time streaming, resulting in potential buffering issues and delays. To overcome this limitation, one solution is to use specialized streaming technologies like WebSockets or media servers that are designed for handling audio streams efficiently.

// Example code implementing audio streaming using WebSockets

// Create a WebSocket server
$server = new \WebSocket\Server('127.0.0.1', 8080);

// Handle incoming audio data
$server->on('audio', function ($data) {
    // Process and stream the audio data
});

// Start the WebSocket server
$server->run();