Scribd
Upload
13 views

PHP Basics

PHP is a widely-used server-side scripting language for web development, known for its compatibility with HTML and databases. The document covers basic PHP syntax, control structures, functions, form handling, and database connections, providing a foundational guide for beginners. Learning PHP enables the creation of dynamic and interactive websites.

Uploaded by

raghad mustafa
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as ODT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
13 views

PHP Basics

PHP is a widely-used server-side scripting language for web development, known for its compatibility with HTML and databases. The document covers basic PHP syntax, control structures, functions, form handling, and database connections, providing a foundational guide for beginners. Learning PHP enables the creation of dynamic and interactive websites.

Uploaded by

raghad mustafa
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as ODT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

PHP Basics: A Beginner's Guide

Introduction to PHP PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular server-side scripting language


used for web development. It is widely used to create dynamic and interactive websites.

Why Learn PHP?


• Open-source and free to use
• Works well with HTML and databases like MySQL
• Supports various frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter
• Used by many websites, including Facebook and WordPress

Setting Up PHP To run PHP, install:


• XAMPP (Windows, Mac) or MAMP (Mac) – includes Apache, MySQL, and PHP
• PHP CLI – for running PHP scripts in the terminal
To check if PHP is installed, run:
php -v

Basic PHP Syntax PHP scripts start with <?php and end with ?>:
<?php
echo "Hello, World!";
?>

Save the file as index.php and run it in a browser through a local server.

Variables and Data Types


<?php
$name = "John"; // String
$age = 25; // Integer
$price = 10.99; // Float
$is_valid = true; // Boolean
?>

Control Structures If-Else Statement


<?php
$score = 80;
if ($score >= 50) {
echo "Pass";
} else {
echo "Fail";
}
?>
Loops
<?php
for ($i = 1; $i <= 5; $i++) {
echo "Number: $i <br>";
}
?>

Functions in PHP
<?php
function greet($name) {
return "Hello, $name!";
}

echo greet("Alice");
?>

Working with Forms


<form method="POST" action="process.php">
<input type="text" name="username">
<input type="submit" value="Submit">
</form>

Processing Form Data


<?php
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
$username = $_POST['username'];
echo "Hello, $username!";
}
?>

Connecting to a Database (MySQL Example)


<?php
$conn = new mysqli("localhost", "root", "", "test_db");
if ($conn->connect_error) {
die("Connection failed: " . $conn->connect_error);
}

echo "Connected successfully";


?>

Conclusion PHP is a powerful language for web development. Learning the basics will help you
create dynamic websites and applications.
Happy Coding!

You might also like