Introduction to PHP - I

Introduction to PHP:

PHP scripts are executed on the server. 

What you should already know?

Before you continue you should have a basic understanding of the following:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript

What is PHP?

• PHP is an acronym for " PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor"
• PHP is a widely-used, open source scripting language
• PHP scripts are executed on the server
• PHP is free to download and use

What is a PHP File?

• PHP files can contain text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP code.
• The PHP code is executed on the server and the result is returned to the browser as plain HTML.
• PHP files have an extension ".php"

What can PHP DO?

• PHP can generate dynamic page content
• PHP can perform crud operation and close files on the server.
• PHP can collect form data
• PHP can send and receive cookies.
• PHP can add, delete modify data in database.
• PHP can be used to control user access.
• PHP can encrypt data

In order to start using php in your local computer you have to install a server in your computer. You can learn more about xampp server here.

If you're still confused about php and don't know where to start please see the following video: