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The document provides a list of basic to intermediate interview questions and answers for PHP Web Developers. Key topics include PHP's purpose, common uses, data types, session and cookie management, database connections, and security practices like preventing SQL Injection. It also covers object-oriented programming concepts, error handling, and the use of Composer for dependency management.

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PHP Web Developer Interview Questions Flj59m

The document provides a list of basic to intermediate interview questions and answers for PHP Web Developers. Key topics include PHP's purpose, common uses, data types, session and cookie management, database connections, and security practices like preventing SQL Injection. It also covers object-oriented programming concepts, error handling, and the use of Composer for dependency management.

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PHP Web Developer

Basic to Intermediate Interview


Questions
Q: What is PHP?
A: PHP is a server-side scripting language designed for web development but also
used as a general-purpose language.

Q: What are the common uses of PHP?


A: PHP is used to create dynamic websites, interact with databases, handle forms,
manage sessions, and build APIs.

Q: What is the difference between echo and print in PHP?


A: Both output data to the screen, but echo is faster and can take multiple
parameters; print returns a value (1), so it can be used in expressions.

Q: What is a session in PHP?


A: A session stores user data across multiple pages using a unique session ID saved
on the server.

Q: What is a cookie in PHP?


A: A cookie stores small pieces of data on the client's browser to remember user
preferences or login info.

Q: How do you connect to a MySQL database using PHP?


A: Using mysqli_connect() or with PDO

Q: What is the difference between GET and POST methods?


A: GET sends data via URL and is visible; POST sends data in the body, more secure
for sensitive info

Q: What are PHP data types?


A: String, Integer, Float, Boolean, Array, Object, NULL, and Resource

Q: What is an associative array?


A: An array that uses named keys that you assign to each value.

Q: What is the difference between include() and require()?


A: require() halts the script if the file is missing; include() gives a warning but
continues.

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Q: What is a constructor in PHP?


A: It is a special method (__construct) that runs automatically when an object is
created.

Q: What is the purpose of isset()?


A: It checks whether a variable is set and not NULL

Q: What is the explode() function?


A: It splits a string into an array based on a delimiter

Q: What is SQL Injection?


A: A malicious technique to execute unwanted SQL commands by manipulating
input fields.

Q: How can you prevent SQL Injection?


A: Use prepared statements with PDO or MySQLi

Q: What is OOP in PHP?


A: Object-Oriented Programming lets you structure code using classes, objects, and
methods for reusability and clarity

Q: What are magic methods in PHP?


A: Special functions like __construct(), __destruct(), __get(), __set(), etc., used for
handling object behavior.

Q: How is error handling done in PHP?


A: Using try, catch, and finally blocks or custom error handlers with
set_error_handler().

Q: What is Composer?
A: Composer is a dependency manager for PHP that helps install and manage
external packages and libraries.

Q: What is the difference between == and === in PHP?


A: == checks value equality (with type conversion), while === checks value and type
both

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