PHP First Script

Writing your first PHP script is simple and requires just a few lines of code. Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Create a PHP File

Open a text editor and create a new file with a .php extension, for example, first_script.php.

Step 2: Write Your PHP Code

Add the following PHP code to your file:

<?php
    echo "Hello, World!";
?>

Step 3: Run Your PHP Script

To execute the script, save the file in your web server’s root directory (e.g., htdocs for XAMPP or www for WAMP) and access it via your browser:

http://localhost/first_script.php

Expected Output

When you run the script in a browser, you should see the following output:

Hello, World!

Understanding the Code

• <?php ... ?>: This is the opening and closing tag for PHP code.
• echo "Hello, World!";: This command outputs text to the browser.