PHP is a server-side programming language. Mostly, PHP scripts are embedded in HTML. It is used to manage dynamic content, databases, session tracking, and even to

create entire complex pages, e.g. CMS, E-shop.




PHP is integrated with a number of popular databases including MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, and Microsoft SQL Server. The language syntax is based

on the C language.

The basic tasks of PHP include:

 

•     PHP performs system functions, e.g. provides work with files in the system, it can create, open, read, write, and close files.

•     PHP can process forms, i.e. collect user input, send data via e-mail, view user calculation data from user data, and more.

•     PHP can work with a database, i.e. add, delete, and edit database inputs.

•     Can access and edit cookies variables.

•     PHP can encrypt data and can authenticate website users.