What Is PHP? Video Guide

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Standing for Hypertext Preprocessor, PHP is an open-source, server-side scripting language widely used in web development.

In addition to further discussing PHP, we will explain the differences between programming languages and scripting languages.

Then, we will answer what is PHP used for and list the main benefits of PHP, such as:

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Multi-function
  • Great support
  • Fast speed
  • Low cost

Watch this Hostinger Academy video to learn more about PHP and the different frameworks available to help you use this scripting language faster.

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Gintarė P.

Gintarė is an instructor and Video Content Creator at Hostinger Academy who helps people to create their websites using Zyro. She's also into digital drawing and animation.