Write a blog entry that explains what LAMP is. What do each of the letters stand for? Why do people think this approach is so interesting and effective for building applications?
LAMP is an acronym describing a common bundle of software used for web pages. LAMP literally stands for : Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, although many people are replacing PHP with 'Programming language' due to the popularity of Python, Ruby, and other languages now used to serve web pages. This bundle of software, whether by design or coincidence, is probably the most common software bundle used across the world for web servers due to its reliability and flexibility. For example, Apache on Linux can be as simple as an old desktop server configured to serve web pages occasionally or as complex as a server farm with several dozen dedicated purpose-built servers that can also perform load-balancing across the farm. MySQL has been a popular database system for years, and is still enjoying widespread usage due to its scalability and proven reliability. The programming language in the LAMP acronym allows for dynamic web pages to remember session ID's and perform tasks as simple as serving ads relevant to what the user is viewing or as complex as managing an E-commerce web site with appropriate security measures.
Although the term LAMP is a relatively new usage of the word, the technology has been in use for quite a while and has proven itself reliable and flexible, making it an ideal choice for an organization who is considering different technology for their web-based services.
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