PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development. The current version is 5.3.3, released on July 22, 2010. The online manual is an excellent resource for the language syntax and has an extensive list of the built-in and extension functions. Most extensions can be found in PECL. PEAR contains a plethora of community supplied classes. PHP is often paired with the MySQL relational database.
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I'm a PHP Expert, Do I need to learn ASP.NET for better income?
I'm a php expert, I'm developing oop php applications for over 8 years, I currently live in asia and I'm planning to go to USA, for better income in USA do you think it's good for me to learn ASP.NET …
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Should php be banished to the deepest pits of hell as it is an abomination against all that is statically typed [closed]
Or is it a pleasant enough first language to use, that teaches you basic program constructs and web architecture.
I tried it when I was beginning coding, to be honest I can't remember if it was …
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If I learn PHP first, will it be difficult to learn C# next?
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I want to be a .net developer for the web. However, I see most freelanc developer tend to provide PHP development more than ASP.NET. The question now, is it OK if I learn PHP first and after that …
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Tips for a novice PHP developer to drive down long-term maintenance costs
I'm an experienced Java developer who is just starting up a project for an NGO. I will be working on the project for at least 6 months, following which the NGO will have to pay or find a volunteer to …
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Is there anyone who has used Python/Ruby and PHP for a long time and still prefer PHP?
I am usually fascinated by articles defending PHP and the arguments being used. Quite often authors of these types of articles don't mention what experience they have with other languages. Personally …
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Why did Facebook, Wordpress, vBulletin use PHP/MySQL?
Is there a reason regarding the goals of these sites of using PHP? I mean is it PHP/MySQL is the most suitable tools to run these sites or is it the reason because no other languages but PHP were …
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What is the best PHP book out there?
Learning PHP is a good thing but because of the bad reputation about it especially regarding security, I am wondering which PHP book that can lead me to learn the basics and deepen my knowledge in PHP …
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I want to learn these, what should I pick up first?
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I want to learn C#, JSP, PHP, ASP.NET. Can you tell me what which one should I start with and what comes after? And please give a reason why should I start with thin and why you chose the …
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When do I need to use a framework?
I am new to web programming and at this time I am learning about PHP. I would like to know when do I need to use a PHP framework such as CakePHP? What are things that this and other similar PHP …
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The differences between Python and PHP [closed]
What are the differences between Python and PHP? What are things that Python is good at and what are things that PHP is good at?
And last question, Can I mix Python and PHP in the same website? I …
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Open Source Puzzle! [closed]
I want to understand more about open source. I will give you an example and you tell me some facts. Let's pick up PHP as the example! Who owns it? If it is open source why did Zend rewrite the PHP …
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what is the difference between JSP and PHP?
Why PHP is popular and JSP is not that popualr? What is the difference between the two?
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asp.net is improving fast - comparison between php and asp.net in 2015 [closed]
Asp.net is unlike other web technologies is improving fast with C#. The question is how do you compare PHP to ASP.NET(C#) in 2015? Do you think asp.net will leave PHP behind? Will PHP be still used …
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Is a PHP a good language to start with?
Having heard alot of bad things about PHP I am being afraid of learning it but it seems to be easier to start with than C# and others, do you see that I should go with it or just ignore it and go …
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IDE with smart intellisense
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I have tried many PHP IDEs but I did not like the intellisense most of the time they are slow or not that smart! Do you know any good PHP IDE that have smart and a very quick response in …
