PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. It is a server-side scripting language designed for web development but can also be used for general-purpose programming. PHP allows you to create dynamic and interactive websites by embedding code into HTML.
Description
What Can PHP Do?
Create dynamic pages: PHP can generate HTML content dynamically based on conditions or user input.
Handle forms: It can process form data (e.g., login forms, registration forms, feedback forms).
Interact with databases: PHP can interact with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and other databases to retrieve, store, and manage data.
Session management: PHP can handle sessions and cookies to manage user authentication (e.g., login, user settings).
Send emails: PHP can send emails (e.g., for newsletters, notifications, and password resets).
File management: PHP can read, write, and manage files on the server (e.g., upload/download files).