PHP

Lesson in the Backend Developer Roadmap · Stage 2: Frontend Basics

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is PHP?

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is an open-source scripting language for web development embedded in HTML to create dynamic pages. Known for simplicity and database integration, particularly MySQL. Powers major platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal with server-side scripting capabilities.

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Free resources to learn PHP

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PHP: common questions

Can I learn PHP in Hindi?

This lesson is written in English. Once you sign in, open it in the interactive course and ask the AI tutor to explain PHP in Hindi or Hinglish. The tutor answers from this lesson’s own text, so it stays on the syllabus, and it runs on your own Google, OpenAI or Anthropic key.

Is this PHP tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 15 of 155 in the free Backend roadmap, in stage 2, Frontend Basics. If you are new to Backend, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.