PHP

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular open-source scripting language that is primarily used for web development. It was originally designed for creating dynamic web pages and was one of the first server-side scripting languages to be widely adopted.

PHP is often used in combination with HTML to create dynamic web content, such as database-driven websites and web applications. It can also be used for command-line scripting and GUI applications.

One of the key features of PHP is its ability to interact with databases. PHP can be used to connect to various databases, such as MySQL, SQLite, and PostgreSQL, to retrieve and manipulate data.

PHP is a server-side language, meaning that the code is executed on the server before being sent to the client’s browser. This allows for the creation of dynamic web pages that can display different content to different users based on various factors, such as their location, user preferences, or past interactions with the site.

PHP is free and open-source, meaning that anyone can use, modify, and distribute the language and its associated tools without charge. It is widely supported by web hosting providers and is used by millions of websites around the world.