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PHP Overview

PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor (or simply PHP) is a general-purpose programming language originally designed for web development. PHP code may be executed with a command line interface (CLI), embedded into HTML code, or used in combination with various web template systems, web content management systems, and web frameworks.

Key Features​

  • Versatile Usage: Can be embedded into HTML, executed via CLI, or used with web frameworks.
  • Web Development: Ideal for creating dynamic web content and applications.
  • Wide Compatibility: Works with various web servers, template systems, and content management systems.
  • FastCGI Process Manager: Efficiently handles PHP script execution, enhancing performance.

Tech Stack​

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  • PHP-FPM 8.0: Latest FastCGI Process Manager for PHP, ensuring efficient handling of PHP scripts.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): Long-term support operating system, providing stability and security.
  • Nginx 1.14: High-performance web server and reverse proxy server.

Key Benefits​

  • Latest PHP Features: PHP 8.0 includes new syntax and performance improvements.
  • Stable Platform: Ubuntu 20.04 offers long-term support and security updates.
  • Efficient Web Serving: Nginx 1.14 ensures high performance and efficient traffic handling.

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  • PHP-FPM 8.0: Efficient script processing with the latest PHP features.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): Reliable and secure operating system with long-term support.

Key Benefits​

  • Enhanced Performance: PHP 8.0 improves script execution efficiency.
  • Secure Environment: Ubuntu 20.04 provides a stable and secure platform.

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  • PHP-FPM 7.4: Stable version of FastCGI Process Manager for PHP.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): Stability and security with long-term support.
  • Nginx 1.14: High-performance web server.

Key Benefits​

  • Proven Stability: PHP 7.4 is widely used and well-supported.
  • Reliable OS: Ubuntu 20.04 offers long-term support and security updates.
  • High Efficiency: Nginx 1.14 provides efficient web serving capabilities.

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  • PHP-FPM 7.4: Stable and efficient script processing.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): Reliable OS with long-term support.

Key Benefits​

  • Stable PHP Version: PHP 7.4 ensures compatibility with a wide range of applications.
  • Secure Platform: Ubuntu 20.04 provides a stable and secure environment.

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  • PHP 7.2: Compatibility with a wide range of applications.
  • Ubuntu Server 18.04 (Bionic Beaver): Known for reliability and long-term support.
  • Nginx 1.14: High-performance web server.
  • PHP-FPM: Efficient PHP script processing.

Key Benefits​

  • Wide Compatibility: PHP 7.2 works with various web applications.
  • Proven Stability: Ubuntu 18.04 offers a reliable and secure platform.
  • Efficient Web Serving: Nginx 1.14 and PHP-FPM ensure high performance and efficient handling of PHP scripts.

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  • PHP 7.2: Ensures compatibility with various web applications.
  • Ubuntu Server 18.04 (Bionic Beaver): Reliable and secure with long-term support.

Key Benefits​

  • Legacy Support: PHP 7.2 offers continued support for older web applications.
  • Secure Environment: Ubuntu 18.04 ensures a stable and secure platform.

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