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Bumbolt
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PHP Books

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Hi,

I'm totally new to php and I want to ask you guys with experience for some help on chosing a good book to start. I want to learn php to let my html/css websites interact with my website (login, levelingsystems,...)

I would like a book with alot of exercises. I've learned java that way and it's the best way imo. English isn't my native language and I get borred quickly from long english texts that's why I prefer the excersise-based style.

Could you guys help me out with some sugestions.

Thank you!
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Re: PHP Books

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I can tell you which one i would NOT suggest, "Beginning PHP and MYSQL 5" by Jason Gilmore. It's pretty ugly.
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McInfo
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Re: PHP Books

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Especially if you are already comfortable with another programming language, the best resource for learning PHP is the manual.
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Re: PHP Books

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This book is slightly older but worked pretty good, PHP in 24 hours by Matt Zandstra.
Insyderznf wrote:I can tell you which one i would NOT suggest, "Beginning PHP and MYSQL 5" by Jason Gilmore. It's pretty ugly.
:lol: Yeah I've got it aswell, it's very technical. There is however a PHP & MySQL for Dummies that is worse.
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Re: PHP Books

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I am new to php myself and have been using Head First PhP & MySQL - I like the way the whole series of Head First books are laid out - lots of exercises, and brain-friendly way of providing the info. You still need to go online when you get stuck but I have found it to be a good starting point.
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Re: PHP Books

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Got started with PHP5 & MySQL bible. Just amazing book.
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Re: PHP Books

Post by tdmrider »

Try 'Codin for the Web' by Charles Wyke-Smith. Easy introduction PHP and MYSQL.
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