INTRODUCTION TO PHP

• 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:
• Facebook 
• 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