How do you use PHP in the front end?

PHP is predominantly a server-side scripting language, commonly used for backend development. However, it's possible to integrate PHP into front-end processes in several ways:

  1. Template Engines: PHP can be utilized within template engines like Twig or Blade, where PHP code is embedded within HTML-like templates. These engines process PHP code on the server before delivering HTML to the client.

  2. AJAX Requests: PHP can handle AJAX requests. JavaScript on the front end sends requests to PHP scripts on the server, which process the data and return responses to the client-side JavaScript for dynamic updates without page reloads.

  3. Dynamic Page Generation: PHP can generate HTML based on conditions, user inputs, or database queries. This generated HTML is sent to the client's browser, providing dynamic content.

  4. MVC Frameworks: PHP frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter follow the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, allowing PHP to handle both backend logic (Model) and rendering templates or views (View).

However, PHP's direct usage in the front-end (in contrast to JavaScript or CSS) is limited due to its primary role as a server-side language. For front-end interactivity and user experience, JavaScript frameworks/libraries like React, Vue.js, or Angular are more commonly used.