PHP is an open-source, server-side programming language that can be used to create websites, applications, customer relationship management systems and more. It is a widely-used general-purpose language that can be embedded into HTML . This functionality with HTML means that the PHP language has remained popular with developers as it helps to simplify HTML code. What does PHP stand for? PHP stands for ‘PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor’, with the original PHP within this standing for ‘Personal Home Page’. The acronym has changed as the language developed since its launch in 1994 to more accurately reflect its nature. Since its release, there have been 8 versions of PHP, as of 2022, with version 8.1 currently a popular choice among those using the language on their websites. What is PHP used for? PHP programming can be used to create most things that a software developer needs. However, there are three main areas in which it thrives. Server-side scripting Server-side S...
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