PHP Hypertext Preprocessor is the de rigeur of database interaction these days. This language has the ability to do so many things that we will not list them all here. But to give you an idea, here are some common uses:
- Interaction with databases
- Mathematical calculations
- Hidden code to protect your work and site
- Embeds inside HTML or external files can be called
Menus at this site and all pages done in "blocks" using PHP to generate the output HTML pages you see each time you load a page.With all of these positives, PHP stands to take control of the web by providing an open source community based language that is growing in it's abilities on a daily basis. It's nearest competitor, ASP, is a Microsoft standard that is used most common by those running Windows servers. PHP is used primarily on Linux and Unix servers. |
