Conclusion

This was a quick overview of some of the more advanced uses of PHP. You can go much more in depth than I have here. I suggest that you use all the resources available to you to check out the extensive functionality that PHP offers you.

PHP is a great language that has many uses. Take a look at the following list to give you just a few ideas:

• Create your own browsers.

• Create parsing and management backends for your games.

• Create extensible, fast, reliable applications and systems.

• Manage and manipulate graphics.

• Create your dynamic Flash pieces all with code.

• Create sockets to Flash pieces to create a multiplayer experience.

• Quickly create chat systems for your games or Web sites.

These are just a few of the applications for which you can use PHP. Let your mind wan-der and I am sure you will come up with some great and fantastic ideas for applying all of your newfound knowledge.

With the Web your options are endless. Have fun with it. Now go create the next generation of online games!