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PHP

Introduction to PHP

PHP is the programming language of the web. PHP stands for Personal HomePage which was its original use. PHP is a quick and dirty web scripting language. It is useful in many different applications like with WordPress.

Let's Try It!

A great site to learn PHP and other languages is Codecademy which is completely free.

Make sure you select the 'PHP & CSS' under 'By Language' in the Catalogue. Then click 'PHP'. PHP needs CSS and when you want, go to the CSS page to get started.

Below is a PHP Playground, Where You Can Test Code!
W3Schools

Here are some videos that you can watch when you don't feel like coding.

(Who doesn't feel like coding right?)

The History of The Web

More on Markup Languages and PHP's Role

What Should I Learn to Actually Make a Nice, Functional Webpage?

It is important to note that all you need for a simple static website is PHP and CSS. A static website only gives information and cannot process any new information from the user. It is not fancy but can look nice

Learning Javascript can allow you to do fancy data management and PHP can automate webpage creation based on variable content