PHP 8+ · no installation required

PHP Playground Online

Write and run PHP 8 code instantly in your browser. No XAMPP or local server needed. Practice functions, arrays, OOP, forms, and web development patterns with immediate feedback.

Open the PHP playground

A small PHP starter

Review this deterministic example, then open it in the full sandbox when you are ready to edit and run code.

<?php
$topics = ["arrays", "OOP", "APIs"];
echo "PHP topics: " . count($topics) . "\n";

Expected output

PHP topics: 3

Common uses

  • Try PHP 8 syntax
  • Practice arrays and functions
  • Prototype small backend routines

Know the limits

This is a command-line sandbox for short scripts, not a web server. Frameworks, databases, Composer installs, and persistent storage require a local project.

Continue with PHP lessons

Turn a quick experiment into structured practice with these course lessons.