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In this tutorial, we will guide you through creating a simple “Hello World” program in PHP. PHP is a popular programming language used for web development, and this tutorial is a great starting point for beginners.
You are going to learn:
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Before we begin, you will need the following:
- A text editor (such as Notepad++) or an integrated development environment (IDE) like Visual Studio Code.
- PHP is installed on your local machine. You can download the latest version of PHP from the official website.
Step 1: Setting up the Development Environment Step 1: Setting up the Development Environment
- Install PHP on your local machine by following the installation instructions provided on the official PHP website.
- Open your favorite text editor or IDE to write your PHP code.
Step 2: Writing the PHP Code Step 2: Writing the PHP Code
Let’s write the code for our “Hello World” program. In your text editor or IDE, create a new file with the .php extension (e.g., helloworld.php) and add the following code:
<?php
echo "Hello, World!";
?>
The code above is a simple PHP script that uses the echo statement to output the string “Hello, World!” to the browser.
Step 3: Running the Program Step 3: Running the Program
To run the program, follow these steps:
- Save the file with the .php extension (e.g., helloworld.php).
- Open your command prompt or terminal and navigate to the directory where you saved the PHP file.
- Type the following command:
php helloworld.php
If everything is set up correctly, you should see the “Hello, World!” output in the command prompt or terminal.
Conclusion Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created your first “Hello World” program in PHP. This simple program serves as a foundation for more complex PHP projects. Now you can explore the exciting world of PHP and continue learning to build dynamic web applications.