PHP¶

Name: run-kit
Author: Esubalew Chekol

Server-side scripting language for web development

Overview¶

PHP is a popular server-side scripting language designed for web development. It powers millions of websites and web applications worldwide.

Language Aliases¶

run php "echo 'Hello';"
run php-cli "echo 'Hello';"
# Output: Hello (x2)

Multi-line Code¶

Best Practice: Use Heredoc

For multi-line PHP, use heredoc:

# RECOMMENDED
run php << 'EOF'
<?php
$users = ['Alice', 'Bob', 'Charlie'];
foreach ($users as $user) {
    echo "$user\n";
}
EOF

# OK: Single-line
run php "<?php echo implode(', ', [1,2,3]);"

REPL Behavior¶

PHP's REPL is STATEFUL - variables persist across commands.