Many devs using MySQL have fallen in love with PHP. Jason Gilmore explains why they're the perfect couple. This is ore of an introductory article on PHP and MySQL covering such topics as features of PHP and MySQL, and how to use PHP to interact with MySQL
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PHP and MySQL the Perfect Couple?
Let me introduce you to PHP, and elaborate upon one of its finest features, database support. Specifically, I will focus on how well it integrates with an open source favorite in the database world: MySQL .
MySQL and PHP have developed a special sort of relationship over the past few years, perhaps due in large part to the fact that they are both freely available for download. The increased popularity of this dynamic duo, coupled with boundless enthusiasm from core developers of both technologies, culminated in a "meeting of the minds" in Israel earlier this year.
This resulted in the MySQL library being packaged with the PHP 4.0 istribution, in addition to an agreement to help each other improve the performance quality of product integration whenever the opportunity arises.
What is PHP?
PHP 4.0 is perhaps best defined as a server-side web scripting language. It can be integrated directly alongside other web-based languages, such as HTML and WML, enabling the programmer to introduce dynamic content directly to their web applications.
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