This document provides information about PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), including its history, uses, syntax, variables, data types, operators, conditional statements, arrays, loops, functions, and more. Some key points:
- PHP is a widely-used scripting language for building dynamic web pages and applications. It was created in 1995 and runs on web servers.
- PHP code is embedded into HTML files and interpreted by the server before the page is sent to the browser. It allows for the creation of dynamic content.
- PHP is free, runs on most servers, and provides tools for database connectivity, security, and dynamic web page creation. It has advantages over competitors like ASP.