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What operation does the symbol '*' represent in PHP?

  • Division
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication (correct)
  • Addition

Which of the following operators is NOT considered an arithmetic operator in PHP?

  • AND (correct)
  • +
  • %
  • /

How does the modulus operator (%) behave in PHP?

  • It returns the quotient of two numbers.
  • It calculates the sum of two numbers.
  • It finds the difference between two numbers.
  • It gives the remainder of two numbers. (correct)

In a conditional statement, which logical operator is typically used to combine multiple conditions in PHP?

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What is the main purpose of operators in PHP?

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What was the original name given to the first version of PHP?

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Which PHP version introduced support for object-oriented programming?

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Which feature was notably added in PHP 7.0?

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What significant improvement was made in PHP 8.0 that enhances performance?

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Which of the following capabilities does PHP NOT provide?

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What must you install if your server does not support PHP?

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What was a significant focus of the PHP 4.0 release?

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Which of the following accurately describes PHP's typing system?

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Which feature of PHP allows it to work on various operating systems?

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Which PHP version initially introduced cookies support?

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What is the newest released version of PHP as of July 2023?

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What advantage does PHP offer in terms of community contributions?

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What is the purpose of the global keyword in PHP?

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How is PHP typically used in web development?

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Which of the following databases is PHP built to interact with?

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Which of the following statements is true about PHP static variables?

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Why is PHP considered easy to learn for those with programming backgrounds?

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Which data type is NOT used by PHP to declare or construct variables?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using PHP?

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What distinguishes PHP constants from PHP variables?

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What are variable variables in PHP?

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When can a PHP variable be undefined?

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How is a constant defined in PHP?

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Which of the following is a correct use of static variables in PHP?

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What unique ability does PHP have in relation to file types?

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Which of the following statements about PHP sessions is correct?

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What makes PHP a preferred choice for web development?

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Which of the following protocols is not supported by PHP?

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How does PHP manage to run on various operating systems?

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What is required for setting up PHP on a personal computer?

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What is one way PHP can enhance data security?

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Which of these functionalities does PHP support?

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What is a key limitation of PHP for large-scale applications?

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Which statement about PHP constants is true?

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How can a PHP constant be defined?

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Which of the following statements about the constant() function is correct?

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What happens to the value of a constant during the execution of a PHP script?

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Which characteristic is not true about PHP constants?

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What is the purpose of the case_insensitive parameter in the define() function?

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What is a correct characteristic of PHP's object-oriented programming support?

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Flashcards

Server-Side Scripting

PHP code is executed on the server, generating HTML that is sent to the browser. This means the server does the work, not the user's computer.

Dynamic Typing

You don't need to specify the type of data a variable holds. PHP figures it out during runtime.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

PHP can run on different operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Database Integration

PHP seamlessly connects with popular databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and others.

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Open Source

PHP is free to use and distribute, with a large community contributing to its development.

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Advantages of PHP

PHP offers several benefits like being open source, easy to learn, well-integrated with web technologies, and providing great database support.

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Why is PHP used for web development?

PHP is primarily used for server-side web development to create dynamic web pages. It embeds PHP code within HTML to generate interactive and personalized content.

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What does PHP do?

PHP handles tasks like processing form data, generating unique page content, managing databases, and interacting with web servers.

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What is PHP?

PHP is a server-side scripting language embedded in HTML, used for managing dynamic content, databases, session tracking, and even building entire e-commerce sites.

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PHP 1.0

The initial release was a simple set of CGI scripts written in C, called "Personal Home Page Tools".

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PHP 2.0

Introduced in 1996, PHP/FI offered built-in support for databases like DBM, mSQL, and Postgres95, cookies, and user-defined function support.

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PHP 3.0

Rewritten by Zeev Suraski and Andi Gutmans, introducing a mature interface for databases, protocols, APIs, object-oriented programming support, and a consistent syntax. This is when PHP got its current acronym.

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PHP 4.0

Powered by the Zend Engine, it provided improved performance, support for various web servers, HTTP sessions, output buffering, and safer user input handling.

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PHP 5.0

Driven by the Zend Engine 2.0, it introduced a powerful new object model and numerous other features.

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PHP 7.0

This generation offered significant improvements in performance and memory usage, thanks to the new Zend Engine 3. Features include Return and Scalar Type Declarations and Anonymous Classes.

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PHP 8.0

This major release introduced Just-in-time compilation (JIT) for even better performance, along with other significant improvements.

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PHP Constant

An identifier in PHP that holds a fixed value, which remains unchanged throughout the script's execution.

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Why are PHP Constants useful?

PHP Constants provide a way to store unchanging values, making your code more organized, readable, and preventing accidental modifications.

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How to define a PHP constant?

Use the define() function, which takes the constant name, its value, and optionally whether it should be case-insensitive.

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What are the benefits of using PHP Constants?

Constants improve code readability, maintainability, and prevent unexpected changes by ensuring their values remain fixed.

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Case sensitivity of PHP Constants

PHP constants are case-sensitive by default, meaning MY_CONSTANT is different from my_constant.

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Defining a Case-Insensitive Constant

You can create case-insensitive constants by passing true as the third argument to the define() function.

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Valid Constant Names

Constant names can start with a letter or an underscore, followed by letters, numbers, and underscores.

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Accessing a Constant's Value

Use the constant() function to retrieve the value associated with a constant.

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PHP: Server-Side

PHP runs on the web server, processing requests before sending the final output to the user's browser. This allows for dynamic content generation and database interaction.

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PHP: Dynamic Content

Creates web pages that change based on user input or other factors. PHP interacts with databases, retrieves data, and generates unique content for each user.

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PHP: Database Interaction

PHP connects to databases like MySQL to store, retrieve, and manage information. This allows for dynamic content, user accounts, and data-driven websites.

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PHP: Session Tracking

Keeps track of user sessions, allowing users to navigate a website without having to constantly re-authenticate. This creates a more personalized experience.

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PHP: Forms Handling

Processes user input from forms, collecting data, storing it in a database, and responding with relevant information. This enables features like registration forms, order forms, and feedback submissions.

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PHP: Cookies and Session Management

PHP uses cookies to store small pieces of data on the user's computer, allowing for personalized preferences and session tracking. PHP also manages sessions, keeping track of user activity and identity.

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PHP: Output Formats

PHP can generate a variety of output formats besides HTML, including images, PDF files, JSON, XML, encrypted data, and emails.

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PHP: Cross-Platform

PHP works on various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and web servers (Apache, Nginx), making it widely adaptable.

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Arithmetic Operators

Operators used for basic mathematical calculations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus, and exponentiation.

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What are Logical Operators used for?

In PHP, Logical operators are used to combine conditional statements. This helps create more complex conditions and control program flow.

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What is an operator?

An operator is a symbol in code that performs an action on data, like addition, subtraction, or comparison.

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Exponentiation

A mathematical operation denoted by ** in PHP, which raises a number to a given power.

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Global Variables

Variables declared outside a function, accessible directly outside the function. To access them within a function, use the 'global' keyword.

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Local Variables

Variables declared inside a function, only accessible within that function.

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Static Variables

Variables declared with the 'static' keyword. They retain their value even after the function execution ends.

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Variable Variables

Variables whose names are dynamically created by another variable's value.

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What is the purpose of the 'global' keyword?

The 'global' keyword is used to access global variables within a function, allowing a function to interact with variables declared outside its scope.

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What distinguishes a static variable from a regular variable?

Static variables retain their value between function calls, while regular variables are reset each time the function is executed.

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How are variable variables created?

Variable variables are created when the value of a variable is used as the name of another variable.

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What does it mean for a variable to be 'defined'?

A variable is 'defined' when it has been assigned a value. It indicates that the variable exists in memory and can be used within the program.

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Study Notes

Introduction to PHP

  • PHP is an open-source, interpreted, object-oriented scripting language
  • It's used for server-side web development
  • It creates dynamic web pages
  • It was created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994, released in 1995
  • PHP 7.4.0 is the latest version (released on 28 November)
  • Acronym for Hypertext Preprocessor
  • Free to download and use - open-source
  • Easy to learn and use
  • File extension is ".php"

Characteristics of PHP

  • PHP code executes on the server
  • Integrates with databases (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase, Informix)
  • Supports content management systems (like WordPress)
  • Supports protocols like HTTP Basic, HTTP Digest, IMAP, FTP, and others
  • Can be easily embedded in HTML files and vice-versa
  • PHP codes are executed on the server, HTML codes are rendered by the browser
  • Result from PHP script execution is returned to the browser, not the code itself
  • Supports other client-side scripting languages (CSS, JavaScript)
  • Can perform file operations (create, open, read, write, close)
  • Can handle forms, gather data from files, and send data through email
  • Enables manipulation of database elements (add, delete, modify)
  • Provides access to and manipulation of cookies
  • Enables user access restriction to website pages
  • Can encrypt data

PHP Versions

  • Started as a simple set of CGI binaries in 1994 ("Personal Home Page Tools")- Version 1.0
  • PHP/FI (April 1996) - DBM, mSQL, Postgres95 database support, user-defined functions
  • PHP 3.0 - object-oriented programming features, multiple databases, protocols, and APIs
  • PHP 4.0 (May 2000) - Zend Engine support for web servers, HTTP sessions, output buffering, and secure user input handling
  • PHP 5.0 (July 2004) - Improved Zend engine, new object model, dozens of features & support projects (PEAR, PECL)
  • PHP 7.0 (Dec 2015) - Zend Engine 3 rework, enhanced performance, memory reduction
  • PHP 8.0 (Nov 2020) - Major version release, Just-in-time (JIT) compilation for performance improvements
  • Current version is 8.2.8 (July 2023)

PHP Application Areas

  • Building ecommerce sites
  • Desktop applications with PHP-GTK extensions
  • Rich file output (images, PDF, JSON/XML)
  • Compatible with various operating systems and web servers (eg Apache)
  • Dynamic web applications with MySQL and other databases
  • Handles dynamic content, database operations and session management
  • Accesses and manipulates cookies
  • Helps in data encryption and validation
  • Supports many protocols (e.g, HTTP, POP3, SNMP, LDAP, IMAP)
  • Customizable user access to website pages

Language Basics

  • PHP is used for server-side web development.
  • Enables creation of dynamic web pages by embedding PHP code within HTML
  • Tasks include handling form data, generating dynamic content/pages, managing databases, and server interactions.

Features of PHP

  • Dynamic typing (no explicit declaration of data types)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Database Integration (Built-in support for interaction with various databases)

Data type, Operator, and Expression

  • PHP defines eight data types (pre-defined, user-defined, special)
    • Boolean (TRUE/FALSE)
    • Integer (positive/negative whole numbers or base-8/16)
    • Double (floating point)
    • String (characters or alphabets)
  • Operators (arithmetic, logical, relational, bitwise, assignment, array)
  • Expressions: constants/variables.

Variable Scopes

  • Local Variables: Variables declared within a function; inaccessible outside that function
  • Global Variables: Variables declared outside a function; accessible anywhere in the script, including within functions (use "global" keyword to access within a function).
  • Static Variables: Maintain their value between function calls.

PHP Constants

  • Named identifiers that remain the same throughout the script's execution (are case-sensitive, begin with a letter/underscore, must not begin with a number, and don't include any special characters). 
  • Two ways to create: define() function, and using the const keyword.

Input Handling

  • Superglobals: Special variables automatically available throughout a script; e.g., $_GET, $_POST, $_COOKIE.
  • Form Validation: Validating data from user input to prevent errors and protect against attacks (e.g., empty string, strings with only alphabets/whitespace, only numbers, and validated email/URLs check using regular expressions.)

Decisions & Loops

  • Conditional statements (if, if...else, if...elseif...else, switch)
  • Looping constructs (while, do...while, for, foreach)

Redirecting a form after submission

  • Use header() function for redirection

Capturing Form Data

  • Use superglobal variables $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, $_COOKIE to access form data.

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