We at CodeBit are recognized for building dynamic websites, developing and integrating applications, as well as making systems more agile and optimized.
But did you know that these and several other solutions we offer are made possible by PHP?

This is a programming language known worldwide for its easy execution and high compatibility. In practice, it offers several benefits to programmers and developers, such as excellent cost-benefit, fast loading, and flexibility.

Want to know more about the tool? Then, you are in the right place! Read on and follow the article that the CodeBlog team has prepared for you.

PHP: learn more about one of the programming languages used by CodeBit!

What is PHP and how does it work?

PHP (or Hypertext Preprocessor) is a language created in the 90s, based on client/server scripts and used for the development of websites and web applications.

PHP allows for the creation of dynamic and elaborate websites, as well as the development of plugins and the optimization of various software and operating systems.
One of the main benefits of the language is its ability to be processed at the moment it is executed and integrated with HTML files - which provides more safety and practicality to the processes.

#Example: Imagine a scenario where a programmer does not want third parties to have access to their source code. With PHP, this is very easy! Just write the code in a PHP file and later integrate it into HTML, ensuring the restriction of access to the original content.

In addition, the feature also allows programmers to use HTML repeatedly.
In other words, instead of writing the commands multiple times, just insert the code into a PHP file. Thus, if the use of HTML is required, you only need to implement the PHP file.

All this ease occurs because PHP processing works on the server side (or, in technical terms, the so-called Back-End).
Thus, any instruction is processed directly on the server where a website or app is hosted. The final result is returned to the browser, which loads all the processed information and displays a page like this one, which you are accessing right now.

PHP: the characteristics

According to a study conducted by W3Techs, PHP is the most used programming language by professionals and is currently present in 78% of developed websites.
There are many reasons that justify this popularity. Check out the main ones in the next topics:

Ease of use

The structure of PHP is very easy to understand, as it is quite similar to others on the market.
The language allows the developer to choose between different formats to develop an application and can be integrated with several other development methodologies: procedural, which uses methods and functions, and object-oriented, which uses classes and objects, as the name itself suggests.

Another advantage of PHP is its excellent performance, which ensures robustness, efficiency, and stability to processes, offering integrations with different databases and supporting the processing of large volumes of information, without excessive consumption of server resources.

Multiplatform

Multiplatform applications, which can be accessed through various devices such as smartphones, tablets, desktops, and laptops, are essential to ensure the uninterrupted processes performed by a team. In this context, PHP applications can be developed and used in different systems, such as Linux, Windows, UNIX, and MacOS.
Additionally, they can also be installed on cloud computing platforms and accessed on various browsers with authorized access.

Open source

Because it is an open-source language, the PHP license allows the language to be used without the user having to pay for it. You only need to download it to install it in the desired environment.
In addition, due to its popularity, PHP also has a large community of volunteer developers, present in groups and forums, to solve doubts for beginners, make libraries with codes available, and offer full support on the journey for newcomers.

What do we develop with PHP?

Now that you know how versatile, practical, and functional the PHP language is, find out how it is used in the solutions offered by our team:

Dynamic sites

Normally, websites are divided into two categories: static and dynamic. Static platforms do not require frequent changes to their information. Therefore, whenever it is necessary to change any data, the entire source code of the page must be altered.

On the other hand, sites classified as dynamic, like those developed by our team, allow their content to be constantly changed automatically, without editing the source code. In this context, PHP is fundamental, as it provides all the necessary features for the development of content managers.

Creating plugins

Currently, there are several CMSs (Content Management Systems) available on the market.
Many of them, such as WordPress, Drupal, and others, are developed using the PHP programming language.
This solution allows our development team to create other plugins for these systems and even provide simpler or more complete versions, fully adapted to customer demands.

Web Applications

We at CodeBit believe in the power of cloud computing to automate systems and increase business competitiveness.
To achieve these objectives, we use PHP, which provides all the necessary conditions to use a variety of applications over the internet, develop more complex systems, and ensure our clients have more digitalized environments, less bureaucratic processes, and more productive teams, with accessibility, availability, and scalability.

And you, dear reader, did you enjoy discovering what the PHP language is and how it is used within CodeBit?

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