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PHP is a server scripting language, and a powerful tool for making dynamic
and interactive Web pages.
PHP is a widely-used, free, and efficient alternative to competitors such as
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<?php
<?php
echo "My first PHP script!";
?>
?>
</body>
</html>
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PHP Exercises
Many chapters in this tutorial end with an exercise where you can check your
level of knowledge.
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Exercise
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What does PHP stand for?
PHP: Hyperspeed Performance
PHP: Hyperformat Programming
PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor
PHP: Hyperlink Pages
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PHP Examples
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PHP References
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keywords and constants, along with examples.
Array Calendar Date Directory Error
Exception Filesystem Filter FTP JSON
Keywords Libxml Mail Math Misc
MySQLi Network Output Control RegEx SimpleXML
Stream String Var Handling XML Parser Zip
Timezones
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