Page builder
A visual tool assembling pages or interfaces from components and settings. It can operate within a CMS or independently. It reduces manual coding, while more complex behaviour can still require development.
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Clear filtersPassword
A secret used to authenticate a user. It should be unique; systems should store suitable password hashes rather than recoverable plaintext passwords.
Definition and sourcesPenetration testing
Authorised attempts to exploit weaknesses within an agreed scope. Reports describe the tested state; finding no flaws does not prove none exist.
Definition and sourcesPerformance tests
Tests of response time, throughput and load behaviour. Conditions must match the goal; one fast request does not prove peak-load resilience.
Definition and sourcesPhalcon
A PHP framework delivered as a runtime extension. Deployment needs compatible PHP and extension versions, which should be checked before selecting hosting.
Definition and sourcesPhishing
Impersonating a trusted entity to obtain information or induce action. It can use email, messages, calls and fraudulent websites.
Definition and sourcesPhoenix Framework
A web framework for Elixir and Erlang/OTP. It supports real-time applications among other uses and is not a PHP framework.
Definition and sourcesPHP (Hypertext Preprocessor)
A programming language used mainly on servers and in command-line scripts. It handles data, logic and HTTP responses. PHP need not produce HTML; it can return JSON, files or other outputs.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.0
A PHP release whose changes included new object model. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.1
A PHP release whose changes included engine improvements and PDO. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.2
A PHP release whose changes included JSON and filter extensions. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.3
A PHP release whose changes included namespaces and closures. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.4
A PHP release whose changes included traits and short array syntax. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.5
A PHP release whose changes included generators and finally blocks. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 5.6
A PHP release whose changes included variadic functions and argument unpacking. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 7.0
A PHP release whose changes included a new engine and scalar and return type declarations. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 7.1
A PHP release whose changes included nullable types and void. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 7.2
A PHP release whose changes included the object type and Sodium extension. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 7.3
A PHP release whose changes included flexible heredoc and nowdoc syntax. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 7.4
A PHP release whose changes included typed properties and arrow functions. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 8.0
A PHP release whose changes included named arguments, union types and JIT. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 8.1
A PHP release whose changes included enums and readonly properties. This branch has ended official support and should not be treated as a secure foundation for new deployments.
Definition and sourcesPHP 8.2
A PHP release whose changes included readonly classes and DNF types. Check patch status and application compatibility against the current PHP support schedule.
Definition and sourcesPHP 8.4
A PHP release whose changes included property hooks and asymmetric visibility. Check patch status and application compatibility against the current PHP support schedule.
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