PHP

Learning PHP

What is PHP?



PHP (recursive acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML.

  • PHP stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
  • Developed by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994
  • It is a powerful server-side scripting language for creating dynamic and interactive websites.
  • It is an efficient alternative to competitors such as Microsoft's ASP
  • It is an open source software, which is widely used and free to download and use (PHP is FREE to download from the official PHP resource: www.php.net).


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