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PHP
Beginner
Strings
Learn about Strings in PHP.
PHP is a powerful server-side language. In this lesson, we will cover Strings.
Real code examples
<?php
$str1 = 'Single quotes print variable names: $name';
$str2 = "Double quotes interpolate variables: $name";
// String concatenation uses a dot .
$fullName = "John" . " " . "Doe";
echo "Length: " . strlen($fullName);
?>Common mistakes
Make sure you include the <?php tag when writing PHP!
Try It Yourself
You can experiment with this in the Playground.