Why does index.html have priority over index.php?

Question

I have a website on a server. The homepage is example.com/index.php .

OK, I uploaded an index.html named file to the server (the root dir) and when I typed in my sit

Answer 1

The biggest issue, as with all types of development, is maintenance. If you decide to change technology then by exposing the file extension you are setting yourself up for a lot of work - not to mention the security aspects of broadcasting your choice. The best situation is to avoid exposing extensions by using url rewriting.