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PHP
PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used server-side scripting language for web development. It can be embedded in HTML and is commonly used to build dynamic and database-driven websites.
Installing PHP and Setting Up
Development Environment
You can set up a PHP environment using tools like XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP. These include Apache, PHP, and MySQL for running PHP locally before deploying to a server.
Basic PHP Syntax and Variables
PHP uses a C-style syntax with variables starting with $. It supports data types like strings, integers, arrays, and booleans, and includes built-in functions for string handling and math.
Control Structures in PHP
PHP supports control structures such as if, else, switch, while, and for. These help control the flow of logic and are essential for handling conditions and loops.
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Working with Functions
Functions in PHP allow you to write reusable blocks of code. PHP also supports variable-length arguments, default parameters, and anonymous functions (closures) for flexible logic.
- Arrays and Array Functions
- PHP arrays can be indexed or associative. Built-in functions like array_push(), array_merge(), array_filter(), and in_array() help developers work efficiently with complex data.
Form Handling and User Input
PHP handles form data sent via POST or GET methods using the $_POST and $_GET superglobals. Input should always be validated and sanitized to prevent security issues like XSS or SQL injection.
- Working with Sessions and Cookies
- Sessions ($_SESSION) allow you to store user data across multiple pages, while cookies ($_COOKIE) store data in the user's browser. These are essential for user login systems and preferences.
Connecting to MySQL with MySQLi or PDO
PHP can interact with MySQL databases using mysqli or PDO (PHP Data Objects). Both methods allow data retrieval, insertion, and secure query execution using prepared statements.
- File Handling in PHP
- PHP provides functions to create, read, write, and delete files. You can use fopen(), fread(), fwrite(), and fclose() to manipulate files and create downloadable content or upload scripts.
Error Handling
in PHP
Error handling in PHP can be done using try-catch blocks with exceptions or error reporting functions like error_log() and trigger_error(). This helps maintain application stability and debugging.
- Working with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- PHP supports full OOP with classes, objects, inheritance, interfaces, and traits. OOP helps create modular, reusable, and scalable code for large applications.