Introduction to php

   

   What is PHP?

1. PHP is a programming language like C, C++ , Java ,Python.
2. PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. 
3. It is a Server side scripting language that means the script runs at the server . The jquery , javascript are client side scripting language because it script runs on the client browser . That's why all the jquery scripts comes  when we save a web page but php doesn't.

    Why to choose PHP?

1.  It is open source i.e it is free of costs .
2. It is very easy to learn.
3. It supports many databases like Mysql ,Informix, Oracle, Sybase etc.
4. It is very very popular and have many framework like CodeIgniter , Zend , Cake php that works on MVC pattern . Using this framework professional webpage as well as web application can be easily developed.