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What is the default file extension for PHP files?
What is the default file extension for PHP files?
- .js
- .php (correct)
- .css
- .html
What does PHP stand for?
What does PHP stand for?
- Personal Home Page
- Preprocessed Hypertext Processor
- PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (correct)
- Public Hosting Platform
Who introduced PHP?
Who introduced PHP?
- Rasmus Lerdorf (correct)
- Larry Page
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Bill Gates
What is one of the main features of PHP?
What is one of the main features of PHP?
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Where are PHP scripts executed?
Where are PHP scripts executed?
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Study Notes
PHP Essentials
- Default file extension for PHP files is .php. This extension indicates that the file contains PHP code that will be processed by a server.
- PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. It's a recursive acronym, highlighting its capabilities in handling web-based tasks.
- PHP was introduced by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1995. His initial creation aimed to track visitors to his online resume, evolving into a robust server-side scripting language.
- One of the main features of PHP includes its seamless integration with databases, particularly MySQL, allowing for dynamic web content and powerful data manipulation.
- PHP scripts are executed on the server side, meaning that the server processes the PHP code and sends the resulting output to the client's web browser. This enhances security and performance.
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Test your knowledge of PHP scripting with this introductory quiz. Explore the basics of PHP, its execution on servers, open-source nature, and the history of its development by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994.
