Play MP3 on Page Load: Easily Learn How

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To create a website that randomly plays a sound file on page load, using PHP is recommended due to its server-side capabilities, which can easily handle a dynamic number of sound files in a directory without requiring constant updates to parameters. JavaScript, particularly AJAX, could also be an option for this functionality, but PHP is generally seen as the simpler and more effective choice for managing file selection. Additionally, it's advised to avoid auto-playing sounds on production websites, as this can negatively impact user experience.
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I have a website idea that I want to do to learn a little bit more about making web sites. One thing I don't know how to do, is I want the website to be able to randomly pick a sound file out of a directory, and play it on pageload. There will be a changing amount of sound files, so it wouldn't be good if I'd have to change a parameter of how many files there are every time. I don't know if I should be using php, or javascript, or something else. Can anybody help me?
 
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The easiest way I can think of would be PHP. You might be able to do AJAX (JavaScript), though. But PHP would be best.

And for the love of all that is holy, please don't put auto-playing sounds on an actual production website.
 
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