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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! :lol:

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.