Get started with App Engine for PHP: scalable, secure and reliable

In May 2013, Google announced the addition of PHP as a supported runtime for Google App Engine, available in Limited Preview, allowing PHP developers to leverage App Engine's scalability, reliability, and security. This integration enables seamless interaction with Google Cloud SQL, a managed database service compatible with MySQL 5.5, which can be accessed using PHP's standard MySQL libraries without requiring an IP address. Additionally, developers can utilize Google Cloud Storage for scalable file storage, with native support allowing PHP's filesystem functions to interact with GCS buckets as if they were local files. App Engine for PHP also supports many popular APIs, including Memcache, Task Queues, and Mail API, and includes features like SSL support and traffic splitting. The preview invites developers to explore the runtime through online documentation, an early developer SDK, and deployment opportunities.