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 Beta 4, please consult the ChangeLog.
[18-Mar-2004] PHP 4.3.5RC4 has been released for testing. This will be the last release candidate prior to the final release, so please test it as much as possible. List of changes can be found in the NEWS file.
[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!
[03-Feb-2004] The 2004 O'Reilly Open Source Convention will be in Portland OR, July 26-30. Submit your PHP-related talks and tutorials until the February 9 deadline.
[16-Jan-2004] The organizers of the php|cruise conference (March 1st through March 5th, 2004) have announced that February 15th will be the deadline to sign up for the event. php|cruise features over 30 sessions, covering material from beginner to advanced level, and takes place onboard a cruise ship bound for the Bahamas islands.
[22-Dec-2003] The PaWS Group is pleased to announce the first ever UK PHP and Web Standards Conference. PaWS Con will cover using PHP and Web Standards separately and in conjunction with each other. The conference will take place from February 20th - 24th 2004.
The Call for Papers has been announced with a deadline of January 17th. Pre-Registration for early-bird savers is now also open, so register to earn your discount and provide PaWS with valuable feedback.
[22-Dec-2003] The Vancouver PHP Users Association presents The PHP Vancouver Conference on January 22-23, a professional and technical conference focused on the PHP scripting language. The goal of this conference is to bring together some of the world's leading PHP developers and business professionals to share their experience with both students and PHP professionals in a series of talks.
[18-Dec-2003] Members of the PHP community are seeking volunteers to help develop the first Web site that is created both by the community and for the community. The features of this project will be driven by the needs and desires of the community as much as possible and may include such things as blogs, news, FAQs, articles, links, and tutorials.
If you would like to contribute, please contact Chris Shiflett, who is coordinating this project. There is a need for every type of contributor, including developers, translators, administrators, designers, writers, and advocates.
[15-Dec-2003] Software & Support Media, producers of the International PHP Conference, are pleased to announce a new monthly version of their print publication, the "International PHP Magazine", published in PDF format and distributed electronically. The first issue is available for free on the magazine's website.
[13-Dec-2003] The PHP Québec is pleased to announce the immediate availability of PHP Québec DVD. Over 6 hours of conferences, recorded in Montréal, in March 2003. DVD is subtitled in English and French, making legendary sessions from Rasmus and Zeev available anywhere in the world.
This DVD makes a nice christmas present for every PHP enthusiast. Available in English or French.
[12-Dec-2003] The Call for Participation for the 2004 MySQL User Conference is now open. MySQL is looking for sessions that speak to your peers: practical, pragmatic and clueful presentations that focus on how you solved problems in a demanding or unique technical environment. Additionally, the conference is looking for solid proposals for Bird-of-a-Feather (BoF) sessions and Lightning Talks.
The call for papers closes on January 14th. The call for BoFs and lightning talks closes on February 14th. The conference will take place on April 14th to 16th in Orlando, Florida, USA.
[01-Dec-2003] The First Bulgarian PHP conference will be held within the framework of the 2004 Web Technology Conference in Sofia in March. The goal of the meeting is to discuss the trends and to popularize PHP among the business, education and services sectors. The organizers welcome proposals for sessions and company presentations.
Also coming in March 2004 is the Second Hungarian PHP Conference building on last year's successful event. The Call For Papers is open for the conference, speakers are welcome to hold sessions and workshops ranging from PHP internals to web standard compliance. The event is exclusively in Hungarian.