What Is PHP ?

PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is one of the most widely used server-side scripting languages for web development. It enables developers to create dynamic and interactive web pages by integrating seamlessly with databases like MySQL, Oracle, and MS Access.

• PHP stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor.
• It is probably the most popular
• Server side scripting language on the web.
• PHP is used to enhance web pages by adding dynamic content and interactivity.
• Using a language such as PHP also gives us access to using databases with our website such as MySQL,Oracle,MS Access etc.

 What Is Server Side Script ?

PHP is classified as a server-side scripting language, meaning that PHP scripts are executed on the server, and only the resulting HTML is sent to the client’s browser. Unlike client-side languages like JavaScript, PHP ensures that sensitive code remains hidden from users.

• PHP is known as a server-side language.
•  That's because the PHP page we open from browser doesn't get executed on our computer, but on the computer we requested the page from.
• The results are then handed over to our browser , and the browser displays it

What Are Uses Of PHP?

• PHP can generate dynamic page content
• PHP can create, open, read, write, and close files on the server
• PHP can collect form data
• PHP can add, delete, modify data in our database
• PHP can restrict users to access some pages on our website

Conclusion

PHP scripts are executed on the server, and the result is sent to the client's web browser as plain HTML. This makes it particularly useful for creating dynamic web pages

Frameworks: A variety of PHP frameworks, like CodeIgniter, Symfony, and Laravel, offer an organized approach to creating dependable and updatable online applications.

Simple to Learn: For newcomers, especially those who are already familiar with HTML and CSS, PHP is comparatively simple to learn.

Community and Support: There is a sizable and vibrant PHP community, which provides a wealth of information, guides, and libraries to assist developers.