Learn PHP: Introduction

Learn about PHP, a programming language used in modern web development, and build a strong foundation in PHP by learning about basic syntax.
Ready to start your journey into the PHP programming language? Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web applications. You'll build a strong foundation in PHP, upon which you can build an understanding of more complex programming concepts.



### Take-Away Skills
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
* Recognize the overall structure of a working PHP app.
* Read and write basic PHP syntax.
* Declare variables and recognize various data types.

### Notes on Prerequisites
We recommend that you complete [Learn HTML](https://www.codecademy.com/learn/learn-html) before completing this course.

• Getting Started with PHP: Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web pages for visitors.
• Lesson: Introduction to PHP
• Quiz: Introduction to PHP
• PHP Strings, Numbers, and Variables: Learn about PHP variables and the string and number data types.
• Lesson: PHP Strings and Variables
• Quiz: PHP Strings and Variables Quiz
• Lesson: PHP Numbers
• Quiz: PHP Numbers Quiz
• Project: World Traveler
• Informational: Next Steps