Category:PHP

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PHP is a rapidly evolving language suited for server-side scripting of web pages. It's growing popularity comes from the ability of the web page creator to insert instructions directly into html code. It can also be used in a stand alone scripting environment.

In addition to its ease of use, PHP also links to a large set of code libraries further enabling the creator with features ranging from access to a number databases applications, to XML code manipulation and on the fly graphics creation. Strong object-oriented features have been built into the version 5, and a framework is under development.

While major systems have been built using PHP, it has remained mostly a niche language because it does not require a robust development environment thus leaving room for very non-professional programming.

The purpose of this wiki is to discuss the use of PHP at WSU: availability on servers, suitability for WSU web pages, and application to WSU web templates.