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Newbie here...
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 8:59 pm
by Hp Xtreme
Im new to the forums, and php..
The only way I am using php for right now is a ssi-substitute..
I wanna go furthur, learn hardcore php..
Can anyone suggest a site, book, or easy learning process?
Thanks!! Evil Walrus Rules!

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 9:12 pm
by McGruff
Install a local test server:
http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Software_ ... tion_Kits/
Download the php manual (get the version with user comments) from php.net.
Mysql manual from mysql.com.
Read through the links to tutorials on this site, zend.com, & php.net. Google around for more. Pay special attention to security issues.
Don't forget to search this forum if you have a problem - lots of information in old threads. Post if you need help.
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
It's good to work to a coding standard such as PEAR
http://pear.php.net/manual/en/standards.php.
A nifty tool to mess about with regex expressions:
http://www.weitz.de/regex-coach/#install
So far, I've never bought a php book.
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 10:38 am
by Orkan
I've learned PHP when foun job in web-studio

So I advice you to try to write some advanced application (forum, for example... or chat...) I think this is the best way to learn...
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 10:44 am
by JayBird
good book
SAMS Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours
Really well written and guides you through the basic learning process in 24 1 hour lessons
Mark
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2003 11:29 am
by JAM
http://se.php.net/tips.php
is also recommended. Turning your browser into a quick reference library (usage in other applications also mentioned) was I think my best move when I started out.