Introduction of PhP

Understanding Through the Definition

PHP is a server-site scripting language designed for web development but also used as a general- purpose programming language.
The PHP hyper text preprocessor (PHP) is a programming language that allows web developers to create dynamic context that interacts with database.PHP is basically used for developing web based software application.

Where PHP can be use

PHP code may be embedded into HTML code , or it can be used in combination with various web template systems , web content management system and web frame work.
We can make E-commerce , content management system , object oriented programmers which can run on the web.
Best live example of PHP is "Facebook". yes Facebook is developed in PHP , so now you can imagine what php can do.

What is Required ?

1) One Laptop / Computer
2) Text editor (i.e Brackets , Notepad++ , Dreamweaver etc)
3) Wamp or Xamp Server
4) Web browser ( Firefox , Chrome etc)

Why should I use PHP?

It is free to download and use.
Most famous CMS are PhP based,

For Example:-

• WordPress
• Joomla
• Drupal

PhP is used on more than 24 millions websites.
Top websites using PhP

• Facebook
• Yahoo.com
• Wikipedia.org
• FLICKR.com

What should you already Know

• HTML
• CSS
• JQuery (Optional)

How to run PhP Program?

• First we are download a “wamp server” from google,then install a server.
• The sign of wamp server is show on toolbar. It is show a green color.
• Click a wamp server, then start a Myadmin button.
• Write a Php Program in wamp server

  Simple Starting Code in PhP

  Example:-
  
  
  
  <?php
  echo “<h1>Hello, PHP!</h1>”;
  ?>
  
  Here, “echo” function is use for print the value on output screen.