PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor, better known as PHP, is a
highly popular, server-side scripting language that can be
embedded directly into HTML coding.
PHP can do anything that CGI can do, such as process form
data and auto generate dynamic content, but PHP can do much
more.
It can be used on all major operating systems and supports
most web servers.
PHP is used by inserting PHP code inside your web pages
HTML code. When the page is called, your server
automatically executes the code. Whats more, your visitors
dont need any special plug-ins for the code to run, as it
will be displayed just like your HTML coding.
As PHP is a server-side scripting language, although your
visitors will not need to install any new software, PHP
must be set up on your server.
Following is a very simple script that will test your server
to ensure PHP is installed. It is a standard PHP function
called phpinfo, which instructs the browser to print out
information in regard to the set up of your server.
To use the script, simply copy the following three lines of
code and paste them into a plain text editor, such as Note
Pad.
Note: To enable the code to display properly, a period has
been added following the opening bracket. Youll need to
remove this period prior to using the code.
<.?
phpinfo();
?>
Save the file as phpinfo.php and upload it to your server
where you store your HTML files.
To run the php scripts, simply point your browser to the script
address. It should look something like this:
http://www.yourdomain.com/phpinfo.php
If PHP is installed on your server, you will be presented
with a page of information about the PHP installed on your
server.
If PHP isnt installed, you will be prompted to download the
file. In this case, youll need to contact your web host and
ask them to install it, as it is free to download and
install.
You can learn more about PHP and download it at
http://www.PHP.net.
If youd like to try some PHP Programs on your site, here are
some great scripts to get you started:
Myspace Clone is a famous script which will let you run your own myspace like website.
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