PHP

PHP — the server-side programming language powering over 80% of the web — is now at version 7.1. As an interpreted (as opposed to compiled) language, PHP code is executed in run-time meaning there is no slow compilation step — changes you make in code are visible instantly, and it is this quick feedback loop that allows for PHP’s speed of use.

If you’re just getting started with PHP, here are some introductory materials to get you up to speed:

• Re-introducing Vagrant — the Right Way to start with PHP
• Continuing the above, The PHP Application Environment — an introductory “before-PHP” post, explaining the various environments your app can find itself in, and how to tune them to be identical — very important when deploying an app! This is a chapter from a whole book about setting up your PHP environment.

If you're after a more comprehensive introduction to PHP, you've got it: Getting Started with PHP. Happy learning!