What is PHP?

Bye the way. PHP doesn't mean PHP hypertext processor. It means Personal Hypertext Processor. or it would be an infinite loop. Example: PHP hypertext processor hypertext processor hypertext processor hypertext processor... and so on.

 

No, it means PHP hypertext processor. It is an infinite loop...

From:
http://au2.php.net/manual/en/faq.general.php#faq.general.acronym - the official PHP site:

 

please tell me about the variables and syntaxes used in PHP.

 

How does the pointers work in PHP?

 

Dude, just google it. tizag.com to learn it.

 

Would u like to tell me something more about PHP?

 

People have already answered you question. To learn you must Google. Both tizag and w3schools have tutorials

 

He's just trying to boost his post count, surely.

 

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How to embed php into HTML? and how the redirection script is used in PHP to to transfer users from one web page URL on your site to a new page URL or web site?

 

go and download documentation from php.net website. You can read entire word file to know how php works and how can we connect mysql datbase to php pages..

It contains some example also.

But to run the php script you can install wamp server..
If any problem comes feel free to post message here.

 

Lies lies, all lies! Beware that PHP is a dangerous drug like LSD and heroin. Once you try it, you will be addicted for life and there is no cure, unless a python bites you

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If you are going to learn php, go to sites like phpfreaks.com spoono and some others, in phpfreaks the forums are actively answering questions in the help forum. (Although it's almost repetitive =/ )

 

is there any latest version of PHP?

 

Way to read the post you quoted. I thought I unsuscribed to this thread...
Anyway, to answer your question - yes there is.

 

Well not only web-based but also platform dependant desktop applications.

Windows applications - YES
Linux applications - with GTK+
Macintosh - NOT SURE

Let me know if you need more details.

regards

 

Alisha,
Currently php has 5.2.x version
the best way to use PHP is just start leaning through good Ebook

Regards

 

thanks for suggestion.
can u tell me about the database connectivity in PHP?

 

In Windows you can create window application using win32 api (look at winbinder.org). Also you can compile php script into exe that can be run as console app or even window application (in www.bambalam.se).

 

How do i generate a random number in PHP?

 

<?PHP
$number = rand(minimumnumber,max);
?>
php.net will help you learn

Well, i noticed you're just spamming, so i'll answer your possible questions:
PHP Is a server side scripting language
Some things you can do with it is create forum, blog, user registration, games, etc...
You use MySql to store data, and PHP Uses Sockets to connect to MySQL DB

If you wana learn use w3schools.com or php.net