Hi,

I know that PHP is a very powerful language when it is coupled with MySQL, a flat-file db, or some other database. You can make guestbooks, surveys/polls, quizzes (with result-tracking), forums, content managers, and a lot of other things. But I really don't see many uses for PHP by itself.

I know that you can use it for templating (although many people use MySQL for that too) and e-mail forms. You could probably also create a simple quiz (although a client-side language would do just as well). I have heard that it can also be used to automate tasks on the server, which is very helpful indeed. Anything else?

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I use PHP solely for web development. I don't know of any other use for it besides this.

I am still learning everyday; just like today - so I am not too eager to try to figure out stuff with it that does not concern web development.

I am not sure how wise it would be to try to write software for example, (even if it were possible) with PHP, it's simply NOT the right tool for the 'job'.

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Well, what other web-related uses are there for PHP? Besides e-mail forms, templating, and simple non-tracking quizzes.

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we got PHP to keep me busy....
for scripting and following the world around php.net...
mailing lists, mirrors, etc

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I'm not quite sure what you mean, Allowee.

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I'm subscribed to mailinglists at php.net
I'm also (trying) to help improving the php.net site.

try http://phpweb.allowee.no-ip.biz/echo and try to change the language (view the *** version)
and then try http://phpweb.allowee.no-ip.biz/manu...ction.echo.php
and change again, it should work (you will see 'Dutch' in the list)

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