What is use of ‘PEAR’ in php?

Nov 14, 2013, by admin

PEAR is short form of PHP Extension and Application Repository.
PEAR is a framework and distribution system for reusable PHP component.

The purpose of PEAR is to provide.

  • A structured library of open-source code for PHP users.
  • A system for code distribution and package maintenance.
  • To promote the standard coding style.

PEAR Mission Statement
PEAR is a community-driven project governed by its developers.
PEAR’s mission is to provide reusable components and codes, lead innovation in PHP, provide best practices for PHP development and educate developers with quality programming/coding.

You can get full library of PEAR from the below link.
http://pear.php.net/index.php