PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side scripting language primarily used for web development. It was created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994 and is now maintained by The PHP Group.
PHP is an open-source language, which means that anyone can use and modify it without paying for any license fee. It is a popular choice for web development due to its ability to generate dynamic content, interact with databases, and handle forms.
PHP code is embedded within HTML code and runs on the server-side, generating HTML code that is sent to the client-side for display in the user’s web browser. This allows web developers to create dynamic web pages and web applications that can respond to user input and interact with databases.
PHP is compatible with many different web servers and operating systems, including Apache, Nginx, and Microsoft IIS, making it a versatile language for web development. Additionally, it has a large community of developers and a vast selection of pre-built libraries and frameworks, making it easier to create complex web applications.
