Welcome to the South Florida PHP Developer Group. We are a vibrant community of PHP developers sharing knowledge, experience, and passion for PHP. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, you are welcome to join us!
PHP, which stands for "PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor," is a popular server-side scripting language designed primarily for web development but also used as a general-purpose programming language. Originally created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994, PHP has grown to be used on millions of websites worldwide. PHP scripts can be embedded directly into HTML, making it a versatile tool for developing dynamic web pages that interact with databases and execute complex functions.
To start learning PHP and undestanding what PHP is, consider the following resources:
Joining a community, such as the South Florida PHP Developer Group, can also enhance your learning through workshops, meetups, and networking with other developers.
The mission of the South Florida PHP Developer Group is to foster a supportive and inclusive community that promotes learning, collaboration, and professional growth for PHP developers at all skill levels. We aim to empower our members by providing resources, educational opportunities, and a platform to share ideas and innovations. Our goal is to contribute to the broader technology community by encouraging the adoption of best practices and advancing the use of PHP in professional and creative environments.
Community involvement is at the heart of what we do at the South Florida PHP Developer Group. We actively engage with local schools, universities, and tech meetups to promote technology education and the benefits of learning PHP. Our members volunteer to teach coding workshops, speak at career days, and participate in hackathons to help nurture the next generation of developers.
In addition to educational outreach, we collaborate with other technology groups to host joint events, such as code sprints and technology conferences, creating a wider network of learning and support for everyone involved. Our commitment to community service also extends to contributing to open source projects and providing free or discounted training sessions for underrepresented groups in the tech industry.