I would like to learn PHP-----where and how do I start
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reading the issues others have had in this place is a good way to see errors people have had. and to learn FROM our mistakes.
another good thing would be to search the forums for book freccommendations. i know there's at least 3 threads on that, because that's the number i reemmber participating in.
and along with this place, bookmark php's home and the online manual you find there. unlike the one at mysql on its product, the one the people at php.net make is actually good at giving out information to those that spend the time to look. somethimes there's still quirks with use that you'll come here for, but most of the time it's a question of if you searched for the right thing
another good thing would be to search the forums for book freccommendations. i know there's at least 3 threads on that, because that's the number i reemmber participating in.
and along with this place, bookmark php's home and the online manual you find there. unlike the one at mysql on its product, the one the people at php.net make is actually good at giving out information to those that spend the time to look. somethimes there's still quirks with use that you'll come here for, but most of the time it's a question of if you searched for the right thing
I find that to learn any language, you need a project of some sort - something to achieve. If you are doing some random test scripts and you hit a snag, you usually just say - sod it I can't be bothered. If you have a project that means something, you have a motivation to solve the problem and learn in the process.
Something like a photo gallery, a weblog or visitors book is often a good place to start, since you'll quickly learn the basics of the language. Google for some tutorials, that'll get you going.
Something like a photo gallery, a weblog or visitors book is often a good place to start, since you'll quickly learn the basics of the language. Google for some tutorials, that'll get you going.
And set up a local test server: http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Software_ ... tion_Kits/
Also, tripod.co.uk offer free web space with php/mysql.
Also, tripod.co.uk offer free web space with php/mysql.