What is PHP

Define By PHP

• If we want read a PHP, we should have a basic knowledge in HTML/XHTML and JavaScript.

• PHP is a short format (Hypertext Preprocessor).

• PHP is a server-side scripting language, like ASP.

• PHP scripts are created on the server.

• PHP support (MySQL, Informix, Oracle, Sybase, Solid, PostgreSQL, Generic ODBC, etc.)

• PHP is use to free download, and it is a open source software.

• HTML tag and scripts are used to contain text in PHP.

• PHP are also return to the browser as HTML.

• PHP files have a file extension of ".php", ".php3", or ".phtml".

Define By MySQL

• MySQL is a database server, and it support standard SQL.

• MySQL is Ideal for Small and large application.

• MySQL is use to free download.

PHP with MySQL

• PHP combined with MySQL are cross-platform (we can develop in window and server Unix platform).

Why use PHP

• It is use different platform (Windows, Linux, Unix).

• PHP is used all server like(Apache, Wamp, Xampp, IIS).

• PHP is use to free download, and it is a open source software.

How to Start PHP?

• First we install Apache on our server and install PHP, and MySQL.

• Or find a web hosting plan with PHP and MySQL support.

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