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What does "PHP" mean in programming?
PHP is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A dynamically typed, server-side scripting language embedded in HTML. PHP powers a large portion of the web, including WordPress, Laravel, and many legacy systems. Modern PHP (8+) added significant type system and performance improvements.
Example
"The e-commerce site runs on a PHP/Laravel stack, so the backend team works primarily in PHP."
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