PHP is a server side scripting language that is embedded in HTML. It is used to manage dynamic content, databases, sessions, e-commerce applications.
It is a acronym for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor.
Why it called Hypertext Preprocessor is because it has ability to process images,rich text, videos etc. at server side.
What is PHP Used For (PHP Usage 2020) ?
- Encryption Application
- Emailing Application
- Server to server communication
- Social Media Application
- E-commerce Applications
- ERP Applications
- CRM Applications
- Content Management System
Sample PHP Language Code
<?php
echo "Hello World!";
?> Latest PHP version is PHP 7.4