Is it possible to use C++ binaries from php

Question

Is it possible to write some C or C++ code and compile to binaries, then use those binaries with php? Is it also possible to write a php library using C and C++ ?

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Answer 1

PHP is modular in design -- it consists of the "engine" and many extensions, some of which are essential (e.g. the "standard" extension) and some are optional. They can be compiled-in or loaded dynamically (via php.ini settings or the dl() function).

You can easily write your own PHP extension in C/C++, if you are willing to learn the API. Start with the documentation on how to "hack the Zend Engine".