PEAR

PEAR (PHP Extension and Application Repository) is an online platform that provides a community-driven system for distributing and managing reusable code components called packages, specifically for PHP programming. It simplifies sharing, installing, and updating libraries or modules that developers create, reducing the need to build common functionalities from scratch. PEAR acts like an app store for PHP code, promoting code reuse and standardization across projects, thereby speeding up development and improving consistency. It also includes tools to easily install, upgrade, and manage these packages, helping developers focus more on building unique features rather than reinventing existing solutions.