1 definition by scriptkidder
PHP is a server side scripting language primarily developed and used by the open source community. It is frequently used in conjunction with Linux, Apache, and MySQL, as part of a LAMP set up.
According to their history, the phrase originally stood for "Personal HomePage", and now stands for "Hypertext Processor".
There is a hidden history, though. The initial uses of the language were for serving porn pages, and later, developing an online booking and tracking system for 'escorts'.
As a result, the initial developers began referring to the language as "Pimps, Hoes and Playaz".
According to their history, the phrase originally stood for "Personal HomePage", and now stands for "Hypertext Processor".
There is a hidden history, though. The initial uses of the language were for serving porn pages, and later, developing an online booking and tracking system for 'escorts'.
As a result, the initial developers began referring to the language as "Pimps, Hoes and Playaz".
"Ugh, I have to write this stupid blog software for this client who doesn't want to use an existing solution."
"Use PHP."
"Use PHP."
by scriptkidder February 18, 2010