Description:
General-purpose scripting language
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 8.5.1@1
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Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@official_php |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
php
web-development
server-side
programming-language
scripting
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Install:
brew install php
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About:
PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language particularly suited for web development. It powers millions of websites and applications by enabling dynamic content generation and server-side logic. Its latest version introduces performance improvements, modern syntax features, and enhanced type safety.
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Key Features:
- Server-side execution for dynamic web content
- Wide ecosystem with frameworks like Laravel and Symfony
- Built-in database integration and extensive standard library
- Strong typing and modern language features in recent versions
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Use Cases:
- Building dynamic websites and web applications
- Creating RESTful APIs and microservices
- Content management systems like WordPress
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Alternatives:
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node
– JavaScript runtime for server-side applications
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python
– General-purpose language with strong web frameworks
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ruby
– Dynamic language popular for web development with Rails
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