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Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for phpjvm, a modern, high-performance implementation of the PHP language built on top of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

phpjvm brings the flexibility and familiarity of PHP to the robust and powerful Java ecosystem. It supports a wide range of features from PHP 8.2+, allowing you to run your existing skills in new environments.

How It Works​

At its core, phpjvm functions as a compiler, much like javac for Java. It performs the following steps:

  1. Parse: It reads your PHP source code (.php files).
  2. Compile: It compiles the source code directly into standard JVM bytecode.
  3. Execute: The resulting bytecode can be executed on any compliant Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

This approach allows your PHP code to benefit from the performance, stability, and massive library ecosystem of the Java platform.

Ready to Dive In?​

This documentation will guide you through installing phpjvm and compiling your first project.

➡️ Let's get started by heading to the Installation guide.