How PHP Became the Backbone of the Web PHP, or Hypertext Preprocessor, has been a cornerstone of web creation for over two decades. Since its inception in 1994, PHP has grown from a simple scripting language to a mighty, feature-rich language that powers over 80% of the world’s websites. In this article, we’ll delve into the history of PHP, its key features, and the reasons behind its enduring popularity. A Brief History of PHP PHP was created by Rasmus Lerdorf, a Danish-Canadian programmer, as a set of tools to manage his personal site. Initially called “Personal Home Page,” PHP was…
