PHP is a server-side language that runs on the web server and generates dynamic pages before sending them to the browser, which makes it well suited for the MVC pattern. It can handle user requests, work with databases, and generate HTML, allowing it to support all parts of the MVC structure effectively.

In an MVC-based PHP application, the Model manages data and business logic, the View handles presentation and generates HTML, and the Controller coordinates between them by processing user input and deciding what to display. This structure keeps your code organized and makes applications easier to maintain and extend.

In this example, the request starts when index.php is loaded. This file acts as the entry point and loads the controller. The controller (controller.php) then includes the model to get some data, and finally loads the view to display the result. This sequence mimics the MVC cycle: the user makes a request, the controller handles it, the model provides data, and the view presents it. PHP processes each step on the server, combining the logic and presentation before sending the final HTML to the user's browser.

Building MVC with native PHP helps you understand how web applications handle requests, separate responsibilities, and generate dynamic pages. By writing everything yourself, you clearly see how Models, Views, and Controllers interact and how your design decisions affect the application.

This practical experience builds a strong foundation before using frameworks. Frameworks simplify many tasks, but learning MVC without them first helps you better understand what is happening behind the scenes.