First of all, you need to learn and master basic program codes, such as HTML, CSS, javascript, etc. You don't need to be very proficient, but you need to be able to understand them. Then you need to learn PHP syntax and writing, be familiar with Mysql, Web server Apache/Nginx, Linux and HTTP protocols, and finally you need to learn to use PHP framework. If you are a beginner with zero foundation, in order to get started faster, it is recommended to choose a training class for systematic study.
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What is php?
PHP is a universal open source scripting language, also known as "hypertext preprocessor". PHP is widely used in website development and can embed HTML. The syntax of PHP absorbs the characteristics of different development languages such as C language, Java and Perl, which is more convenient for developers to learn.
Prospects of php engineers
As far as the current situation is concerned, the development prospect of php engineers is good, because for web development, php has low maintenance cost, fast development speed and strong resources, so there are many companies recruiting PHP engineers, especially some small and medium-sized enterprises. For beginners, php grammar absorbs the characteristics of different development languages such as C language, Java and Perl, which is relatively simple and easy to use.
The above is a detailed introduction of what you need to learn in php development, and I hope it will help you.