what is php used for
PHP can generate dynamic page content.
PHP can create, open, read, write, delete, and close files on the server.
PHP can collect form data.
PHP can send and receive cookies.
PHP can add, delete, modify data in your database.
PHP can be used to control user-access.
PHP can encrypt data and apply validation.
PHP used to send and receive E-Mails.
PHP can be used to integrate with other third party tools.
PHP can output images, PDF files, and even Flash movies. You can also output any text, such as XHTML and XML.
Lua is a powerful and fast programming language that is easy to
learn and use and to embed into your application.
Lua is designed to be a lightweight embeddable scripting language.
It is used for all sorts of applications,
from games to web applications and image processing.
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Used commonly in Roblox, Garry's Mod and Multi Theft Auto