Learn PHP

If you want to be a web developer, you need to learn PHP. Read these free tutorials to master this powerful and popular scripting language.

Getting started with PHP

  • How to Build a Simple REST API in PHP

    How to Build a Simple REST API in PHP

    Sajal Soni
  • How to Use Sessions and Session Variables in PHP

    How to Use Sessions and Session Variables in PHP

    Sajal Soni
  • How to Upload a File in PHP (With an Example)

    How to Upload a File in PHP (With an Example)

    Sajal Soni
  • All PHP tutorials:

    1. 8 Best PHP Instagram Scripts and Bots in 2025

      8 Best PHP Instagram Scripts and Bots in 2025

      Tutorial Beginner

      Are you looking to save time and use Instagram more efficiently and effectively? Instagram scripts are the easiest way to automate routine tasks, and...

    2. Using the PHP Switch Statement

      Using the PHP Switch Statement

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of the switch statement in PHP. Along with the syntax of the switch statement, we’ll also go through a couple of...

    3. PHP isset() vs. empty() vs. is_null()

      PHP isset() vs. empty() vs. is_null()

      Tutorial Beginner

      This tutorial will teach you the difference between the PHP isset(), empty() and is_null() functions.

    4. How to Parse JSON in PHP

      How to Parse JSON in PHP

      Tutorial Beginner

      This tutorial will teach you how to read a JSON file and convert it to an array in PHP. Learn how to parse JSON using the json_decode() and json_encode()...

    5. How to Build a Simple REST API in PHP

      How to Build a Simple REST API in PHP

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to build a simple REST API with PHP and MySQL. You’ll build a simple demo application, which allows you to fetch a list...

    6. Crash Course in the PHP Ternary Operator With Examples

      Crash Course in the PHP Ternary Operator With Examples

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this article, we’ll discuss the ternary operator in PHP. Along with the syntax, we’ll go through a couple of real-world examples to understand how it works.

    7. PHP round, ceil, and floor: Which One to Use?

      PHP round, ceil, and floor: Which One to Use?

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this tutorial, we will learn the difference between the floor(), ceil(), and round() functions in PHP.

    8. Which Back-End to Choose? Node.js vs. PHP

      Which Back-End to Choose? Node.js vs. PHP

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this article, we're going to discuss PHP and Node.js. We’ll discuss the key differences between them to help you choose the right back-end technology for...

    9. How to Increase max_execution_time in PHP

      How to Increase max_execution_time in PHP

      Tutorial Beginner

      In this quick article, we’ll explore the different options that allow you to increase the maximum number of seconds a script is allowed to run before it’s...

    10. How to Implement Email Verification for New Members

      How to Implement Email Verification for New Members

      Tutorial Intermediate

      Have you ever created an account with a website and been required to check your email and click a verification link sent by the company in order to activate...

    11. Anonymous and Arrow Functions in PHP

      Anonymous and Arrow Functions in PHP

      Tutorial Intermediate

      This tutorial will teach you about the features and uses of anonymous functions in PHP. You'll also learn about the newer arrow function syntax in PHP.

    12. How to Include and Require Files and Templates in WordPress

      How to Include and Require Files and Templates in WordPress

      Tutorial Beginner

      In the WordPress world, one of the most common points of confusion is the proper way to include external files. PHP offers four ways to do this. In this...