PHP mySQL Web Hosting

What Is PHP ?

PHP is an abbreviation for Hypertext Pre-Processor. It is a free, open source scripting language and is very popular for creating dynamic web applications. Scripting languages like PHP are ideal for rapid web development. Scripts written in PHP run directly on the web server and can be used to create dynamic web pages by using data retrieved from a database or other data sources. A dynamic web page is created using information pulled from a database, like MySQL, when the visitor access your site. Dynamic web pages, through communication with a database, allow you to provide your visitors with a more personalized browsing experience, display up-to-the-minute inventory of your products, easily manage your blog and much more. PHP is popular for many reasons including its ease of use, stability and for being very secure.
 

What is MySQL ?

MySQL is extremely popular open source database software. MySQL uses Structured Query Language (SQL), a computer language designed for adding, retrieving and managing data within a database management system with logical, easy-to-use syntax. Using a database such as MySQL to manage data for your dynamic web site comes with many advantages including faster access speeds, enhanced security, increased stability and the ability to handle access by multiple simultaneous visitors. These features make MySQL a quick, flexible and reliable solution.
 

PHP MySQL web hosting

PHP pages are treated by your PHP web hosting server just as any other HTML encoded pages are treated. It is highly recommended that, if you plan to use PHP in your web design, you use a PHP hosting provider that has activated support for all files with the extension ".php" at the end.MySQL is a database that stores and organizes a large amount of information to be accessed by PHP's instructions. So your MySQL host must be able to offer you the databases and interface you need, as well as MySQL hosting specific support.