PHP Data Types

When you work with PHP, you’ll often need to store and manipulate different types of data. PHP data types tell the program what kind of data you're working with. This helps the program know how to process and store the information. Think of it like sorting things in your kitchen: you wouldn’t mix fruits with kitchen utensils because they serve different purposes. Similarly, different types of data in PHP serve different functions. What Are Data Types? A data type simply defines the kind of value a variable can hold. For example, a number is different from a piece of text, and PHP needs to know which is which to handle them correctly. Types of Data in PHP PHP supports a variety of data types. Let's go over the most common ones: 1. String A string is any sequence of characters, like letters, numbers, or symbols, enclosed in quotes. Strings are commonly used to store text. For example, you might store someone's name or a sentence in a string. Example: "Hello, wo...