https://github.com/kimbo-slicee/php-course

In this repository, I've gathered everything I know about PHP programming. I hope you find it helpful and enjoyable to explore. Feel free to use any code provided here!
https://github.com/kimbo-slicee/php-course

apache-tomcat mariadb mysql-database perl php xampp

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In this repository, I've gathered everything I know about PHP programming. I hope you find it helpful and enjoyable to explore. Feel free to use any code provided here!

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kimbo-slicee/php-course
• Owner: kimbo-slicee
• Created: 2024-10-28T16:41:14.000Z (3 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-08T02:41:31.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-13T19:41:53.784Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: apache-tomcat, mariadb, mysql-database, perl, php, xampp
• Language: PHP
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• Size: 354 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# What is PHP 

PHP, short for "Hypertext Preprocessor," is a popular open-source scripting language primarily used for web development. It was created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994 as a set of tools to manage and track his own personal website. Initially called "Personal Home Page Tools" (PHP Tools), it evolved over time into a robust server-side language capable of powering dynamic web applications.

  PHP is designed to run on the server and generate dynamic HTML that can be delivered to users' web browsers. It’s known for its ease of use, compatibility with databases like MySQL, and integration with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Common uses include handling form data, interacting with databases, managing user sessions, and generating dynamic content.

# Creator of PHP: Rasmus Lerdorf

[Rasmus Lerdorf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasmus_Lerdorf), a Danish-Canadian programmer, developed PHP in 1994. Initially, it was a set of Common Gateway Interface (CGI) scripts that he used to maintain his personal website and handle simple web tasks. Due to its utility, Lerdorf released PHP publicly, which quickly gained popularity and evolved through contributions from a larger community of developers.

# Philosophy Behind PHP

**The philosophy behind PHP is centered around simplicity, speed, and flexibility:**

1. **Ease of Use:** PHP was designed to be straightforward, making it accessible even to non-programmers and beginners. Its syntax is simple and familiar to developers with C-like language experience.

2. **Speed and Efficiency:** PHP was designed to be efficient for web applications, which often require fast processing to handle user requests and interactions. Its integration with the web server and ability to embed directly in HTML helped it become a natural choice for web development.

3. **Community and Collaboration:** PHP was released as open-source software, which allowed developers to contribute and improve the language over time. This community-driven approach led to innovations, libraries, and frameworks (such as Laravel and Symfony) that make PHP a powerful tool for modern web development.

4. **Dynamic Content Creation:** PHP is designed to work seamlessly with databases and handle dynamic web pages. This was especially useful in the early days of the web, where the need for database-driven websites was growing.

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> Since its creation, PHP has become one of the most widely used server-side languages and powers many popular web applications, including WordPress, Facebook, and Wikipedia.