server-side

PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used server-side scripting language that’s especially suited for web development. It’s the foundation of many popular content management systems and web applications. What Makes PHP Special? PHP was designed specifically for web development: Server-Side Processing: Executes on the server before sending HTML to the browser Database Integration: Excellent support for various databases Web-Focused: Built-in functions for web development tasks Easy Deployment: Simple to deploy on most web servers Flexible: Supports both procedural and object-oriented programming Setting Up PHP Development Environment Local Development Setup Using XAMPP (Cross-platform) Download XAMPP from apachefriends.