Tutorial to start with? I have searched the 'net.
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Tutorial to start with? I have searched the 'net.
Can anyone tell me where to start with PHP. Also, is anything necessary before undertaking PHP? So anyway, can some one refer me to some BASIC PHP tutorials. Thanx in advance.
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The first language I learned was GW-BASIC. Since then I belive that BASIC-based languages are the easier to learn (maybe it's just because it's what I first learned).
On the other hand, having a "virgin" mind could be as well an advantage, unless you're sure you can forget what you know while you learn new stuff. Mainly avoiding assumptions.
It is happening to me right now. Sometimes I accidentally relate PHP functions to another language's, which is obviously wrong (most of the time).
That being said, here are a couple of links that may be of help (and you can always post here):
http://builder.cnet.com/webbuilding/pag ... /PHPIntro/
http://www.php.net/docs.php
Yes, the second one is the official manual, but I think it is a great resource when you're starting to learn, specially the "Basic Concepts" section. Download whatever format suits you and keep it handy
Hope that helps!
PS: After learning PHP it will be easy to learn other back-end interpreters, like ASP (or viceversa), shall you decide to expand your horizons.
On the other hand, having a "virgin" mind could be as well an advantage, unless you're sure you can forget what you know while you learn new stuff. Mainly avoiding assumptions.
It is happening to me right now. Sometimes I accidentally relate PHP functions to another language's, which is obviously wrong (most of the time).
That being said, here are a couple of links that may be of help (and you can always post here):
http://builder.cnet.com/webbuilding/pag ... /PHPIntro/
http://www.php.net/docs.php
Yes, the second one is the official manual, but I think it is a great resource when you're starting to learn, specially the "Basic Concepts" section. Download whatever format suits you and keep it handy
Hope that helps!
PS: After learning PHP it will be easy to learn other back-end interpreters, like ASP (or viceversa), shall you decide to expand your horizons.
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not generally. and besides... i'm not sure how the admins here feel about it, but on the boards i moderate, i'd just assume not have them. sure i learned to say 'please' and 'thank you' in kindergarten like everyone else, but when it comes to message boards (especially high traffic ones), they really get in the way and don't contribute to the discussion at hand.definition of a parasite? wrote:thanx a lot for your help. BTW, does anyone ever read these "thanks"?
--- just my two cents :-\
but does it not go without saying that anyone who receives help here is thankful for it?...i would sure hope they are
.... i'm just envisioning when these boards get really popular and hundreds of posts a day, with a hundred people all saying "thanks for the help." if you've ever moderated a board of decent size, you know the pain it can be.
Might I also recommend:
http://www.phpcomplete.com/content.php?id=65
It's a very good starting point.
http://www.phpcomplete.com/content.php?id=65
It's a very good starting point.