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PHP is a programming language commonly used on web servers. It processes requests, works with databases, and generates page content or data before sending a response to the browser.
Visit PHP website (opens in a new tab)How it works
PHP commonly runs on a server when a browser requests a page or an API endpoint. It can read input, apply business rules, query a database, and return HTML or structured data. Frameworks add organization and reusable features, while the application defines what each request is allowed to do.
What you can build
Build dynamic websites, content management systems, online stores, form processing services, and application APIs.
Content-driven website
Fetch articles or product records from a database and generate pages that can be updated through a content management interface by authorized staff.
Form and account backend
Process submitted information, manage sign-in sessions, and return useful results to a website while keeping database access and private configuration on the server.
Things to consider
Use a supported PHP version and maintained libraries. Validate requests, manage sessions deliberately, and separate page presentation from the business rules and data access.
Related technologies
- Laravel
Laravel is a PHP framework for building web applications. It provides tools for accounts, database access, background tasks, and routing, helping organize the server side of a product.
Explore Laravel (opens in a new tab) - CodeIgniter
CodeIgniter is a lightweight PHP framework for web applications. It provides structure and reusable tools for common server tasks, including routing requests, working with databases, and validating form input.
Explore CodeIgniter (opens in a new tab) - MySQL
MySQL is a relational database that organizes information into connected tables. Applications use SQL queries to save, retrieve, and update records such as customers, products, and orders.
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