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PHP - Scripting the Web
November 2, 2002. USC, Los Angeles
Rasmus Lerdorf
http:/[Link]/[Link]Slide 1/30 November 2, 2002
Simple Problem
HTTP is a stateless request-response plaintext protocol.
HTML files are simple and human-readable
‘Most web problems are actually very simple
A simple tool for a simple problemSlide 2/30 November 2, 2002
Solution
A good solution should
© Have a shallow learning curve
© Instant gratification
© Build on what you know
© Great documentation
© Solve the simple problem easily
© Eliminate tedium
© Be able to solve even the most complex problem
© Be secure
© Steal/borrow existing technology
© Work everywhere
Bonus
© Be Free
© Teach the basics by not hiding the problem