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PHP

PHP is a server-side scripting language used to build dynamic websites and web applications.

What Is PHP​

PHP runs on the server and generates HTML responses for browsers.

It powers many content management systems and web applications, including WordPress and Laravel projects.

How To Use PHP​

Install PHP, write a .php file, and run it with a local server or PHP's built-in development server.

Basic Example​

<?php

$name = "Tiew";
echo "Hello, {$name}";

Common Concepts​

  • Variables begin with $.
  • Arrays and associative arrays store data.
  • Composer manages dependencies.
  • Frameworks such as Laravel structure larger apps.

What To Learn Next​

Learn request handling, forms, sessions, Composer, Laravel, database access with PDO, and template rendering.