PHP Tutorial
Learn PHP
PHP is a server scripting language, and a powerful tool for making dynamic and interactive Web pages.
PHP is a widely-used, free, and efficient alternative to competitors such as Microsoft's ASP.
Start learning PHP now »Easy Learning with "PHP Tryit"
With our online "PHP Tryit" editor, you can edit the PHP code, and click on a button to view the result.
ExampleGet your own PHP Server
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<?php
echo "My first PHP script!";
?>
</body>
</html>
Click on the "Try it Yourself" button to see how it works.
PHP Exercises
Many chapters in this tutorial end with an exercise where you can check your level of knowledge.
Exercise?What is this?
Test your skills by answering a few questions about the topics of this page
What does PHP stand for?
PHP Examples
Learn by examples! This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying examples.
PHP Quiz Test
Learn by taking a quiz! This quiz will give you a signal of how much you know, or do not know, about PHP.
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PHP References
W3Schools' PHP reference contains different categories of all PHP functions, keywords and constants, along with examples.
