Learn PHP from Basics to Advanced
Our PHP tutorials provide comprehensive, step-by-step guides to learning PHP programming. Each tutorial combines clear explanations with runnable code examples, allowing you to practice as you learn. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to master advanced PHP concepts, these tutorials will help you build practical programming skills.
Getting Started with PHP
New to PHP? Start here with foundational tutorials that introduce core concepts and syntax. Learn how to set up your first PHP program, work with variables, and understand control structures. These beginner-friendly guides assume no prior programming experience.
Tutorial Categories
Tutorials are organized by topic to help you focus on specific areas of PHP development:
- PHP Arrays: Master array manipulation, sorting, filtering, and advanced array operations
- String Manipulation: Learn string functions, formatting, searching, and transformation techniques
- Functions & Scope: Understand function creation, parameters, return values, and variable scope
- JSON Processing: Work with JSON data including encoding, decoding, and API integration
- Date & Time: Format dates, calculate time differences, and work with timezones
- Regular Expressions: Pattern matching and text processing with regex
- File Operations: Reading, writing, and manipulating files in PHP
- Object-Oriented PHP: Classes, objects, inheritance, and OOP principles
Interactive Learning
Every tutorial includes runnable code examples that you can execute directly in your browser using our online PHP compiler. Experiment with the code, make changes, and see results immediately. This hands-on approach reinforces learning through practice and experimentation.
From Theory to Practice
Tutorials link to relevant examples and function reference pages, creating an interconnected learning experience. Start with a tutorial to understand concepts, explore examples to see practical applications, and reference function documentation for detailed information.
Featured Tutorials
Popular tutorials to help you master essential PHP skills:
- PHP Arrays for Beginners: Complete guide to working with indexed, associative, and multidimensional arrays
- String Functions Guide: Comprehensive overview of PHP string manipulation techniques
- Working with JSON: Learn to encode, decode, and process JSON data in PHP applications
- Date and Time Guide: Master date formatting, calculations, and timezone handling
- Regular Expressions Tutorial: Pattern matching from basics to advanced regex techniques
Practice Makes Perfect
The best way to learn programming is by writing code. Use our online compiler to practice the concepts covered in each tutorial. Try solving problems, building small projects, and experimenting with different approaches. The immediate feedback from the compiler helps you learn from mistakes and build confidence.