Description:

PEAR is short for "PHP Extension and Application Repository" and is
pronounced just like the fruit. The purpose of PEAR is to provide:

* A structured library of open-sourced code for PHP users
* A system for code distribution and package maintenance
* A standard style for code written in PHP, specified here
* The PHP Foundation Classes (PFC), see more below
* The PHP Extension Code Library (PECL), see more below
* A web site, mailing lists and download mirrors to support the
PHP/PEAR community