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PHP is the most popular server-side programming language, widely used for building database-driven websites and dynamic applications, with interpreters found on over 20 million websites. Notable applications developed in PHP include Facebook, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, WordPress, Tumblr, and MailChimp. PHP's open-source nature and powerful features contribute to its continued dominance in web development.

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Discussion unit 7 Web Programming 1

PHP is the most popular server-side programming language, widely used for building database-driven websites and dynamic applications, with interpreters found on over 20 million websites. Notable applications developed in PHP include Facebook, Yahoo!, Wikipedia, WordPress, Tumblr, and MailChimp. PHP's open-source nature and powerful features contribute to its continued dominance in web development.

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What is the most popular server programming language?

PHP is a prevalent server-side scripting language that us in use today. PHP is the most sever-side
programming language used for building database-driven websites and dynamic applications. PHP
interpreters are found on more than 20 million websites. This affirmation of PHP’s widespread adoption
in the current web development community.

which web applications or online systems are programmed with PHP?

With so many languages existing on the IT market, PHP remains widely used in the web development
niche. This open-source language was initially created for development of powerful web applications.

Below are applications programmed with PHP:

 Facebook: This world-known social network was originally developed in PHP.


 Yahoo!; Another widely known research engine based on PHP is yahoo. It was launched in 1995
and continues helping users till now.
 Wikipedia: the popular info resource partly uses PHP functionality.
 WordPress: this famous content management system powers at least 25% of websites existing
on the internet. WordPress takes full advantage of PHP features to do all its processing.
 Tumblr: This social networking platform for sharing ideas, videos and images is also written in
PHP programming language.
 MailChimp: MailChimp is a popular platform for email marketing known for its ease of use and
improved email creation.

There are many applications programmed with PHP.

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