What is PHP?

PHP Introduction:

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular, open-source scripting language used for web development.

Key Features of PHP:

1. Server-side scripting

2. Dynamic web page generation

3. Database integration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Common Uses of PHP

1. Web applications like social networks, e-commerce sites

2. Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla

3. Web services integration

Benefits of Learning PHP:

1. Easy to learn

2. Fast development

3. Open-source and free

4. Large community support

5. Cross-platform compatibility

PHP Databases:

1. MySQL

2. PostgreSQL

3. MongoDB

4. SQLite

5. MariaDB

PHP Resources:

1. Official PHP website

2. Other PHP learning platforms