PHP - Scripting the Web November 2, 2002. USC, Los Angeles Rasmus Lerdorf http:/Nerdorf.com/socal.pdfSlide 1/30 November 2, 2002 Simple Problem HTTP is a stateless request-response plaintext protocol. HTML files are simple and human-readable ‘Most web problems are actually very simple A simple tool for a simple problemSlide 2/30 November 2, 2002 Solution A good solution should © Have a shallow learning curve © Instant gratification © Build on what you know © Great documentation © Solve the simple problem easily © Eliminate tedium © Be able to solve even the most complex problem © Be secure © Steal/borrow existing technology © Work everywhere Bonus © Be Free © Teach the basics by not hiding the problem