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title: "What is PHP?"  
description: "What is PHP?"  
author: "Jonas Stuart"  
published: 2016-09-26  
updated: 2020-09-22  
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category: "php"  
tags: ["php"]  
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# What is PHP?

PHP stands for **Hypertext Preprocessor.** PHP language is an open source programming language. PHP is a server side scripting language that allows developer to create dynamic web pages. It is used to manage session cracking, database, Dynamic content and it can even build an entire e-commerce sites.\

## Answers

### Answer by Jonas Stuart

PHP stands for **Hypertext Preprocessor.** PHP language is an open source programming language. PHP is a server side scripting language that allows developer to create dynamic web pages. It is used to manage session cracking, database, Dynamic content and it can even build an entire e-commerce sites.\


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