To create a template or plugin, you will need knowledge of PHP, CSS and HTML. To use WordPress as a blogging platform, you do not need to know PHP. WordPress is a WYSIWYG so you can style the text in the box and create your posts.
It is a person that code PHP for use with WordPress.
well, as such there is no Widget in php. You need to write your own widget program if you are interested to develop. You must be aware of wordpress built on php plateform and that uses widget extensively :)
There are few forum sites which you can opt for PHP development and wordpress related issues: W3Schools PHPFreaks is also good one DigitalPoint PHPBuilder Sitepoint for both PHP & wordpress PHPBB BBPress Mingleforum BudyPress Source: Rightway Solution
Use PHP 5.4 version latest library .
Well, Wordpress is written in (primarily) PHP, so any blog or website powered by Wordpress is technically a PHP based site, even though Wordpress also has some Javascript and other stuff in there.
CMS is a Content Management System, Some types of CMS's that are written in PHP would be WordPress, Drupal, Joomla. Is this what you were asking?
PHP is powerful language platform to develop dynamic, functional website. PHP is more preferable for eCommerce Web Development.
You find different Wordpress plugins for download online. They allow you to create your own Wordpress theme for blogging and business websites. You should start by going on to the Wordpress website.
You can learn PHP without knowledge of any other languages. However, in order to use certain basic features of PHP, such as database management and form evaluation, you'll need to know the language of the DBMS and a little HTML.
The easiest way is to download and use a blogging system such as WordPress. However, if you want to build a system yourself, you shall need a good knowledge of PHP, SQL, CSS and HTML (JavaScript can be good to) as they are the basis in creating dynamic website.
Set up a PHP file and put the following in it. <?php phpinfo(); ?> Then run it on the server, it will have all the information you will need including what version you are running.
Yes, WordPress uses one database which you set-up on installation. It's easy to set-up for those new to MySQL / PHP. It's simple and quick to set-up. WordPress is also a great Content Management Syste.