PHP is a server-side scripting language designed for web development, powering over 75% of websites with known server-side programming. It excels at dynamic content generation and database interaction.
Key Concepts
Composer dependency management
PSR standards
Namespaces and autoloading
PDO for database access
OpCache for performance
Common Use Cases
Content management systems (WordPress, Drupal)
E-commerce platforms (Magento, Laravel)
REST APIs
Web applications
Legacy system maintenance
Best Practices
Use Composer for dependencies
Follow PSR coding standards
Implement proper error handling
Use prepared statements for DB
Leverage OPcache in production
Resources
PHP.net: php.net
Packagist: packagist.org
Related Skills: laravel, wordpress, rest-api, mysql
1---2name: php-33description: PHP4---5# PHP67PHP is a server-side scripting language designed for web development, powering over 75% of websites with known server-side programming. It excels at dynamic content generation and database interaction.89## Key Concepts1011- Composer dependency management12- PSR standards13- Namespaces and autoloading14- PDO for database access15- OpCache for performance1617## Common Use Cases1819- Content management systems (WordPress, Drupal)20- E-commerce platforms (Magento, Laravel)21- REST APIs22- Web applications23- Legacy system maintenance2425## Best Practices2627- Use Composer for dependencies28- Follow PSR coding standards29- Implement proper error handling30- Use prepared statements for DB31- Leverage OPcache in production3233## Resources3435- PHP.net: php.net36- Packagist: packagist.org37- Related Skills: laravel, wordpress, rest-api, mysql
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