Research Documentation 02 Php Site

PHP Website - Nathan Barlow

Downloads and Release Notes

In the downloads and release notes section of the website, there are links to access php files. The page is organized into different versions (currently 8.1.2, 8.0.15, and 7.4.27) and is essentially an archive of PHP files.

Documentation

The documentation page allows the user to select a (human) language and provides a PHP manual that details how to use PHP. Some of the sections include how to install/configure PHP, how to write PHP, security features, and more. There are plenty of links to click on to navigate the page. When you click on a link, it takes you to a page with information about that subject. Some of the information is provided, and some is user created. There are buttons to "add a note" where users can post notes and vote on other's comments.

Get Involved

Anyone who writes PHP code can contribute to the community that develops it. People can contribute by helping with deploying PHP and writing documentation. Developers can test new releases, find bugs in tests, and/or work on documentation. This page gives specific ideas and opportunities for those who want to help and get involved with the PHP language.

Summary of the Documentation

Overall, php.net provides helpful information for new and seasoned developers. It provides links to download new versions of php, information on how to get started with and use PHP, and even provides opportunities for those who want to work behind the scenes in developing and testing new PHP versions.