This folder contains beginner-level PHP example files and explanations to help you understand the fundamentals of PHP programming. It covers basic syntax, variables, data types, conditional statements, loops, functions, and more.

• variables.php
  Demonstrates how to declare and use variables in PHP.

• data-types.php
  Shows different PHP data types like strings, integers, floats, booleans, arrays, and objects.

• conditional-statements/
  Contains examples of conditional logic such as if, if-else, if-elseif-else, nested if, and switch statements.

• loops/
  Includes examples of loops such as for, while, do-while, and foreach.

• functions.php
  Examples of how to declare and use functions in PHP.

• comments.php
  Explains how to write single-line and multi-line comments in PHP.

• operators.php
  Demonstrates different types of operators like arithmetic, assignment, comparison, and logical operators.

1. Make sure you have a working PHP environment installed (e.g., XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP, or PHP CLI).

2. Place the folder inside your web server's root directory (e.g., htdocs for XAMPP).

3. Open the files in a code editor (like VS Code) to study the code and comments.

4. Run the PHP files by accessing them through your browser via http://localhost/foldername/filename.php or use the PHP CLI via terminal.

By working through these examples, you will learn:

• Basic PHP syntax and structure
• How to declare and use variables
• Understanding PHP data types
• Writing conditional statements to control program flow
• Implementing different loops for repetitive tasks
• Creating reusable code with functions
• Using operators for calculations and logic
• Writing clean and understandable code with comments

Feel free to explore and modify the code to practice and deepen your PHP skills!

Author: Simran Singh
Date: 2025-07-07