What is PHP Flashcards
a versatile and widely-used server-side scripting language for creating dynamic and interactive web applications.
Advanced PHP
general-purpose programming language used to design a website or web application
Advanced PHP
advanced PHP is the server-side scripting language embedded with HTML to develop ______, ______, or _____
Static website, dynamic website, or web applications
what are the advantages of HTML
- used to build websites
- supported by all browsers
- can be integrated with other languages like CSS, Javascript
Enumerate the features of PHP
- open-source and free
- php server-side scripting
- interpreted language
- database connectivity
- object-oriented programming
- built-in functions
- session management
- security features
PHP is firstly open source which means anyone can
use PHP code without any licensing. Along with this one can run PHP on any
operating system like Windows, macOS, Linux, Unix and more.
open-source and free
PHP code executes on the server before sending
HTML content to the user’s browser, allowing for the dynamic generation of
web pages and handling user interactions.
php server-side scripting
PHP code is interpreted line by line, eliminating the
need for compilation and simplifying development and testing processes.
interpreted language
PHP integrates seamlessly with various databases like
MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle, facilitating data storage and retrieval for
web applications.
Database connectivity
PHP supports OOP concepts
like classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism, enabling better code organization and modularity.
object-oriented programming
PHP comes with a rich set of built-in functions for various tasks such as string manipulation, date and time handling, file handling, and more, reducing the need for external libraries.
built-in functions
PHP allows for user session management, enabling personalized experiences and storing user data across multiple page visits.
session management
While security considerations are essential for any development language, PHP offers several built-in security features and best practices to help mitigate vulnerabilities.
security features
who developed PHP
Rasmus Lerdorf
when was PHP developed
1994
Common Gateway Interface (CGI) binaries are written in
C programming language
what is the latest version of PHP
PHP version 8, released on November 24, 2022
What is the structure that defines PHP computer language
PHP syntax
True or false: The PHP script is executed on the server and the HTML
result is sent to the browser.
True
What does PHP mean
Hypertext Preprocessor
True or False: PHP or Hypertext Preprocessor is a widely used open-source general-purpose scripting language and can be embedded with HTML.
True
what is the file name extension of PHP
.php
True or False: PHP scripts can be written anywhere in the document
within PHP tags along with normal HTML.
True
What are the canonical php tags
<?php…?>
True or false: Everything outside of a pair of opening and closing tags is ignored by the PHP parser.
True
What are the open and closing tags called
delimiters
Every PHP command ends with a
semicolon (;)
True or False: all the keywords, functions, and class names in PHP are NOT case sensitive except variables
True
True or False: PHP is case-sensitive when it comes to variables
True
