Hello World (Delphi for PHP)

This is the very first and very basic “hello world” program with a few edit controls and a submit button, using Delphi for PHP.  There is nothing complicated about this application.  The entire purpose of this is to illustrate how to manipulate a Label by use of the OnClick event of a Button.

While Delphi for PHP is currently at version 2, it still has a lot of growth left.  Nevertheless, this IDE is an excellent IDE for writing and developing PHP code and applications.  Using the VCL is an option and not a requirement.  If you wish to use the VCL controls, then of course the Forms and VCL is needed.

Note: I’ve found the Delphi for PHP IDE a little picky if not delicate. I’ve had times when I’ve built this project and the button doesn’t work. I’ve discovered the reason is environment variables which define where the VCL is located in the path. The default project location is included in your path, so if you create a special folder on another drive, perhaps you too will epxerience problems with the button not being executed properly. When you “distribute” the application and it’s packages, the paths work fine. It’s only during development in the IDE and Debug Listener, where you may experience such problems.