# PHP

> PHP

- Skill: `neuralblitz/php-3` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add neuralblitz/php-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/neuralblitz/php-3/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: NeuralBlitz (https://skillmd.com/u/neuralblitz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/neuralblitz/php-3

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# PHP

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