What are the performance differences between PHP and FTP for file uploads?

When it comes to file uploads, PHP and FTP serve different purposes. PHP is a server-side scripting language commonly used for web development, including handling file uploads. FTP, on the other hand, is a protocol used for transferring files between a client and a server. In terms of performance, PHP file uploads are typically easier to implement and manage within a web application, while FTP may offer better performance for large file transfers or bulk uploads.

// PHP file upload example
if ($_FILES['file']['error'] === UPLOAD_ERR_OK) {
    $uploadDir = 'uploads/';
    $uploadFile = $uploadDir . basename($_FILES['file']['name']);
    
    if (move_uploaded_file($_FILES['file']['tmp_name'], $uploadFile)) {
        echo 'File uploaded successfully.';
    } else {
        echo 'Failed to upload file.';
    }
} else {
    echo 'Error during file upload.';
}