What are some easy alternatives to using php/mySql?

I am an old php programmer and want to know some alternatives to php/mySQL in Construct to record scores, gather, store and display data - basic “dynamic” functions. Something that will extend Construct beyond a closed static experience. I emphasize “easy” because I have to teach high schoolers, so avoid terminal-driven solutions if possible. I see from the comments that php is not popular in this community, but nearly all hosts support php and mySQL and I have had good luck teaching first timers basic GET and POSTs with php and MySQL. Thoughts welcome.

It's likely that PHP is not so popular around here because most people that use Construct are interested in developing games without traditional coding. If you do see any talk about coding it will likely be Javascript and still in the context of the frontend.

Having said that, if you already are familiar with PHP and MySQL, there shouldn't be any problem in using that for your backend stack, it's a reasonable choice.

Despite being an absolute meme, PHP is a perfectly serviceable language!