subject: Importance Of Php In Web Development [print this page] Previously, the web pages were modified manually because the websites did not have ability to update dynamically. The PHP (Hypertext Pre-Processor) resolves this issue and makes dynamic or auto updating websites possible. Hence it is widely used in website development. It is a server side scripting language and one of the easiest languages to both learn and make use of for web designers and developers.
Now a days PHP is most popular for developing dynamic websites and web applications. Most of the software companies prefer this language to develop software because of its advantages. It does not need any specific framework for web application development. It allows development of web application using any Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with any local host installed. The other languages like ASP/ASP.Net, JAVA need their own specific framework to develop web applications. It is an open source technology which allows the user to make use of all platforms like Apache, Solaris, windows and various other platforms in order to take advantage of the investments made.
Following are some important features of PHP Development:
1. Reduces the amount of code required to develop large applications.
2. Integrated with multiple databases such as Oracle, MySql, and MS SQL.
3. Used with all major web servers such as Apache, Microsoft IIS, Netscape, etc servers.
4. It is an open source programming language. Hence, it reduces the cost of software development and maintenance.
5. Compare to another scripting languages, it is easier to learn and code.
6. It is robust, secure, fast and flexible.
7. PHP community where developers and experts help you or solve your queries. The developer can always take the assistance from the online forum.
It is not only beneficial for developers but also for website owners because it is an Open Source Programming Language. The web application developed in this language costs lesser than its counterparts. Thus, website owners can save lot of money though having a multi-featured web application.
It can be used with multimedia technology because it is not dependent on any external plug-ins to run the programs but it's handled by servers. Hypertext Pre-Processor is widely used because of its growing abilities and features. It is becoming better day by day. This makes the website navigation easy for both programmers and users. Nowadays it supports many more features that fulfill diverse industry requirements.
It allows a lot of choices for customization and gives the programmers the freedom to manipulate the design to suit the specific needs of the websites. That is why it is used in many Content Management Systems like WordPress, Drupal and Joomla.
Hypertext Pre-Processor web development helps a website to be exciting, impressive as well as search engine friendly. It can help to keep a track on the users activities dynamically. Many popular websites like Alexa, Yahoo, Wikipedia, etc. are developed in this language
