All you need to know about PHP Programming

PHP which is also known as Hypertext Preprocessor is a well-recognized and extensively used server side scripting language pertaining to web development that helps companies to develop applications and create mutable websites. Though PHP is simple but provides unique features to the professional programmers. Some of the major companies like Facebook, WordPress, Slack, and Wikipedia have been using it. One thing that should be kept in mind while using PHP is that it is completely based on the community and not maintained by any company. In order to use PHP on your computer you simply have to install the XAMPP for Windows.

PHP has gained popularity in software industry because of a number of reasons which are as follows:

1. It is an easy and convenient language to learn. Even beginners can write simple scripts and develop a web page within a short time span.

2. The syntax used is very comprehensive and programmers do not have to toil much while coding. If they are acquainted with Perl and C, using PHP is not a problem because of similarity in the syntax.

3. PHP has fast prototyping, is free of cost (the increasing number of PHP developers has increased the competition in the market, thus lowering the cost), helps to increase website traffic and its community developers provide great technical assistance since they have expertise in Linux, Apache and MySQL technologies.

4. PHP provides security against external threats and malicious activities in developing web applications and websites.

5. Over the years, a number of bugs have been located and were fixed to provide a programming language that is reliable for existing and future PHP developers.

The services provided by the PHP programmers include:

1. Website testing and making sure it runs smoothly

2. Keep a check on programming trends 

3. Making improvements in the codebases 

4. Focusing and reporting on technical specifications such as protocols and budgets.

5. Web application programming

With changes in market trends, the demand for PHP developers is rising as small and large businesses (whether they belong to ecommerce, marketing or advertising etc.) want to create static websites.