PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML. If you are new to PHP and want to get some idea of how it works, try the introductory tutorial. After that, check out the online manual, and the example archive sites and some of the other resources available in the links section.
Ever wondered how popular PHP is? see the Netcraft Survey.
PHP is a project of the Apache Software Foundation.
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Some of the key features of PHP 5 include:
For changes since Release Candidate 3, please consult the ChangeLog.
[18-Jun-2004] The traditional International PHP Conference 2004 will be taking place from 7th November to 10th November in Frankfurt (FFM). The Call for Papers has been issued, so if you have an interesting talk, the organizers would love to hear about it! You can expect a gathering of PHP experts and core developers.
You can find the CfP on the website. The deadline is 16th July, 2004.
The conference is also featuring an OpenSource Exhibition where PHP related OpenSource projects can present themselves for free.
[16-Jun-2004] php|architect magazine is proud to introduce php|works 2004, a three-day conference on PHP and the business of open-source software that will be held in Toronto, Canada, September 22-24 2004.
The conference includes a total of over 30 hours of technical and business-oriented presentations that range from Rasmus Lerdorf's "Best Practices for PHP Developers" to "Getting your OSS Business Funded", presented by venture capital specialist Christian Mayaud. Other sessions include practical talks on PHP 5, regular expressions, multilingual development, PDO, XML and OOP. The business track includes sessions on the use of PHP in the legal, financial and healthcare industry, growing your business with OSS, the status of the PHP market and much, much more!
As an added bonus, attendees who sign up before July 20th are eligible for up to $100 in early-bird savings.
For more information, visit the php|works website.
[14-Jun-2004] The LAMP area will highlight the use of Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP as technologies for enterprise applications at LinuxTag 2004 in Karlsruhe, Germany from June 23 to 26. The companies that are presenting in the speakers area of the 150 square meters booth are: 100days, eZ systems, Mayflower, MySQL and Zend.
Besides presentations from the above companies the LAMP area also presents over 40 sessions by Apache-, MySQL- and PHP-developers, such as Rasmus Lerdorf, Ken Coar and Brian Aker. Entrance to LinuxTag is free if you pre-register. For more information see the LAMP Area website.
[8-Jun-2004] The third (and hopefully final) Release Candidate of PHP 5 is now available! This mostly bug fix release improves PHP 5's stability and irons out some of the remaining issues before PHP 5 can be deemed release quality. Everyone is now encouraged to start playing with it!
There are few changes changes since Release Candidate 2, which can be found here.
[06-Jun-2004] Zend's PHP 5 Coding Contest is underway and accepting submissions. This is every developer's chance to flaunt their PHP 5 skills and let their application shine!
Applications will be rated both by your peers and by a panel of judges assembled from among the most known and well-respected names in the PHP community.
Lots of prizes are available!
[03-Jun-2004]
PHP Development Team is proud to announce the release of PHP
PHP 4.3.7. This is a maintenance release
that in addition to several non-critical bug fixes, addresses an input
validation vulnerability in escapeshellcmd() and
escapeshellarg() functions on the Windows platform.
Users of PHP on Windows are encouraged to upgrade to this release
as soon as possible.
All in all this release fixes over 30 bugs that have been discovered and resolved since the 4.3.6 release. For a full list of changes in PHP 4.3.7, see the ChangeLog.
[17-May-2004] The AFUP, Association Française des Utilisateurs de PHP, is proud to announce the forum PHP 2004. For this unique event in France, we are looking for the best French speaking experts, who want to share their know-how and enthusiasm.
The forum PHP features 2 days, with distinct themas:
The forum PHP 2004
will take place in Paris, at the FIAP Jean Monnet, on thursday 25th and friday
26th, november 2004.
More information in French at this URL.
[25-Apr-2004] The second Release Candidate of PHP 5 is now available! This mostly bug fix release improves PHP 5's stability and irons out some of the remaining issues before PHP 5 can be deemed release quality. Note that it is still not recommended for mission-critical use but people are encouraged to start playing with it and report any problems.
Key changes since Release Candidate 1 include:
For changes since Release Candidate 1, please consult the ChangeLog.
[06-Apr-2004] DotGeek.org is proud to announce the second PHP Programming Marathon to be held on the 24 April 2004. Instead of receiving the problems and composing your solutions offline, it all takes place online and within a specific timeframe. The Marathon is kindly sponsored by Zend Technologies and will now feature a problem on PHP 5. Participation is free of charge.
[18-Mar-2004] The first Release Candidate of PHP 5 is finally here! The move from Beta stage to RC stage means that PHP 5 is now feature complete, and is quite stable - stable enough for everyone to start playing with. Note that it is still not recommended for mission-critical use.
Some of the key features of PHP 5 include:
For changes since Beta 4, please consult the ChangeLog.
[29-Feb-2004] The Spanish PHP mailing list was relocated to our list server. If you would like to subscribe to the list, you can do it via our mailing lists page. To read the archives, please see our news server.
[27-Feb-2004] Having the CfP over now, the organizers of the International PHP Conference 2004 Spring Edition Amsterdam have published the session and workshop timetable. The Conference features 32 sessions and two power workshops. It will happen again at the RAI Conference Centre, Amsterdam.
Open Source PHP projects can present themselves, like in the last years, for free on the Conference at the exhibition area between the commercial exhibitors. Take your chance and contact Frank Stepan from Software & Support.
[11-Feb-2004] The PHP Québec Association announces the Conference PHP Québec 2004. The conference features 20 sessions over 2 days, in English and French. 3 tracks : PHP advanced technics, PHP professionnal and Open Source technologies. It will take place downtown Montréal, Québec, Canada.
We are currently offering early bird prices. Students and Small Businesses are eligible for reduced prices. Buy your tickets early to get rebates and discount with the DVD!
Learn more about those exciting days at conf.phpquebec.com.
[05-Feb-2004] The PaWS Group is proud to announce that tickets are now available for the first PHP and Web Standards Conference. We are offering Weekend tickets (Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd only) as well as Conference tickets (Friday 20th - Tuesday 24th) for the entire length of the event. Additionally, we also have Daily tickets available for each day of the conference. Tickets will also be available on the door for those that simply want to drop in.
For ticket and accommodation Prices, look over our pricing guide for more information. Purchase your tickets today for this one of a kind conference!