25 Feb 2013

Introduction


What is PHP?
PHP is an acronym for Hypertext Preprocessor. It is a dynamic server side scripting language that allows an application developer to create very simple to very complex mechanisms for the web.


Why Learn PHP?
1. Relatively easy to learn and understand.
2. Processes data fast and dynamically.
3. Most dynamic web applications being made today have a PHP core (brain).
4. Free Open Source Technology.
5. Processes online forms and sends emails.
6. Create files and directory folders out of thin air.
7. PHP can run on Linux as well as Windows server.
8. Its Object Oriented Language.
9. Huge Free online resource databases for classes and functions.
10. More than 700 Built-In functions.