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PHP: A reliable language for dynamic websites and server applications

PHP is one of the most widely used languages for developing web applications. As a server-side scripting language, it is suitable for creating dynamic websites that respond to user input and work with databases in real time. Thanks to its simplicity, large community, and many available tools, PHP remains a relevant choice even in the age of modern frameworks and front-end technologies.

Key features of PHP

PHP is an easy-to-learn language with C-like syntax and strong support for HTML. It runs on most web servers and operating systems, which makes it easy to deploy. It allows for seamless work with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and others. It offers an extensive ecosystem of frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter) that speed up development and increase security. Support for templating systems (e.g., Blade) and tools for authentication, routing, or ORM makes it a robust platform for development. PHP also handles REST APIs, works with JSON, and, thanks to tools such as Composer, enables professional-level dependency management.

The benefits of PHP in practice

For businesses, PHP is a fast and cost-effective way to develop web applications. Many ready-made CMS systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla) are built on PHP, which makes content management easy even without in-depth technical knowledge. For developers, it offers high flexibility, scalability, and easy integration with common web technologies. PHP has stable development, regular security updates, and support from most hosting providers.

Use Cases of PHP

PHP is widely used in the creation of corporate websites, e-shops, content management systems, and custom web applications. It is used in blogging systems, intranets, reservation systems, and REST API development. Thanks to Laravel, scalable applications with sophisticated architecture can be built quickly. PHP is also easily combinable with JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, allowing for complete management of both the frontend and backend parts of a project.

PHP is a proven and constantly modernized language that, thanks to its widespread use, simplicity, and robust infrastructure, remains a solid choice for developing dynamic and sustainable web solutions.

 

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Pernod Ricard

Sales Modeling Application

We changed the data storage format, refactored and optimized the application code. In addition, we modified the screen sequences and started to modify the appearance. Last but not least, we changed the platform the application was running on to linux.

Pernod Ricard

Marketing Application

Development of a web-based responsive application for the marketing department to edit information and media about products and drinks. Users can edit not only the textual details of products (such as description or name) in a clear hierarchy (brand, brand), but also upload photos and other marketing documents for download. There is also management of social links for individual products. All of this information is sent via a secure web service from an internal server and is available on the public website for processing.

Citroën Czech Republic

Billing Data Flows And Invoice Distribution

Programming of Microsoft SQL DTS database packages to import more than ten types of text and csv files containing invoice information. Individual invoices can be edited in the existing PES2 solution that we implemented and currently manage for over 9 years. We also implemented the creation of the invoices themselves into PDF files that were distributed to the individual Citroën dealerships (including DS). We created a repsonsive web application for distribution.