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Where to start
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 8:33 am
by hsvb
Can anybody tell me where to start with php?
I'm want to conver my site
http://www.hsvb.nl into php en mysql
with a login, linksystem and news etc.
http://www.hsvb.nl
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 8:52 am
by Jim
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 9:30 am
by oQEDo
I recently moved from ASP and have made good progress using 2 things:
1. I bought this book:
PHP for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide (Visual QuickStart Guide) by Larry Ullman
It's quick and concise and good if you have programming experience.
2. I use this site - A LOT - and it's been a great help.
Hope that helps

Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 10:59 am
by mikusan
I totally agree with the post above this is THE place to learn it, though from personal experience i found it key to start off by reading and trying to understand other people's code... then get a book and read the basics...then try to make your own php based website...then after days and days of frustration you will be able to grasp the basic concept and will be able to apply it to whatever oyu wish... Lern the basics first and use this site only as a tool to aid you not to do things for you.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2003 11:26 am
by JPlush76
the PHP manual is not a very good resource if you're trying to learn PHP. It just gives you the facts, a good php book will give you the whys. It is important to know why so you can make your own facts