- PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor.
- PHP is a server-side scripting language like ASP.
- PHP scripts are executed on the server.
- PHP supports many database(MYSQL,Informix,Oracle,Sybase,Solid,PostgreSQL,Generic ODBC, etc.)
- PHP is open sourec software
- PHP is free to download and use.
- PHP is server-side scripting language, which can be embedded in HTML or used as a stand-alone.
- PHP is an offical module of Apache HTTP Server.
- PHP used to dynamic content database, ecommerce sire & application tool.
- POP3,IMAP,LDAP and a large number of major protocols support PHP.
What is it used for ?
- PHP is used for dynamic website development.
Static Website vs Dynamic Website
HTML CSS HTML CSS or Something like PHP.
- The full-form of PHP is :
Hypertext Preprocessor
- A bit weird full form though !
Client - Server Architecture
Definition of PHP
- PHP is a server-side scripting language.
History of PHP
- It was created in 1995 by Rasmus Lerdorf.
- Back in the day every bit of web programming was CGI scripts; PHP was a relief.
- Those days its full form was Personal Home Page.
- He kept a few things in mind while creating PHP:
- The C Lahguage Syntax
- The Simplicity.
- The Flexibility
- Then Two big companies came:
- Yahoo
Why PHP ?
- Programmer's Perspective
- Its based on C Language Syntax
- Its Simple to use
- Its Flexible in its approach
- Facebook and Yahoo like sites are made in it.
- Business Perspective
- Its Open Source






















