PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a server-side scripting language used primarily in web development to create dynamic web pages and web applications. PHP code is executed on the server; the result is transmitted as HTML to the user’s browser.
Use in e-commerce
Many e-commerce platforms are based on PHP, including WooCommerce (WordPress plugin), Magento, Shopware, PrestaShop and OpenCart. PHP enables functions such as product management, shopping carts, ordering and payment systems and customer accounts.
Use in content management systems
PHP forms the technical basis of numerous content management systems, including WordPress, Joomla and Drupal, and enables the dynamic loading and editing of content from a database. In addition, PHP is used for web applications such as user portals, customer management systems and booking systems.
Features
PHP is relatively easy to learn, is platform-independent and runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. It enables interaction with databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, has a large community and is accompanied by numerous open source projects.