What is PHP?

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side scripting language used mainly for web development.
It was created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994 and has since become one of the most popular languages for building dynamic and interactive websites.

⚙️ Key Features of PHP

Server-Side Execution

PHP code runs on the server, and the result (usually HTML) is sent to the client’s browser.

Open Source

PHP is free to download and use, with a large community that contributes to its development.

Easy to Learn

PHP’s syntax is simple and similar to C, C++, and Java, making it beginner-friendly.

Platform Independent

PHP can run on almost any operating system—Windows, Linux, macOS—and is supported by most web servers like Apache and Nginx.

Database Support

PHP can easily connect to databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle, making it ideal for dynamic web applications.

Embedded in HTML

PHP can be written directly inside HTML files, allowing developers to combine code and design easily.

Extensible and Secure

PHP supports numerous extensions and has built-in features for encryption and data security.