Just starting to learn PHP and MySQL...any suggestions?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 3:52 pm
Hello there,
I'm new to this whole PHP deal. I know HTML really well, and I've made a few CGI scripts to handle a mailform and a recommend a friend form, but, I am by no means proficient at programming.
I started to look at PHP the other day because I want my site to have an Xbox LIVE section where Xbox LIVE members can find other gamers who are a similar age, share similar interests, are the same type of gamer, etc. I also want users to be able to rate each other, so, if you're a 35 yr old mom you know to avoid the 16 year old swearing kid.
Anyway, I've done a lot of looking around the web for good tutorials. I've hit php.net, webmonkey.com, this site, etc. I have a good feel for how it all works and have gotten a script to run and show "Hello World!," (yes, thank you very much *pats self on back*).
In addition, I've tried to get a grasp on MySQL. I have no experience in any type of database, even excel, so this is all new to me. My hosting company allows me to make MySQL databases through the admin area and allows me to assign a password for it. I'm confused as to how I actually get data into that database? I know that's probably a very open ended question, but, any steering in the right direction would be great.
Also, can any of you recommend good sites/tutorials/books, etc?
Thanks in advance for your time and help!
Jeremy
I'm new to this whole PHP deal. I know HTML really well, and I've made a few CGI scripts to handle a mailform and a recommend a friend form, but, I am by no means proficient at programming.
I started to look at PHP the other day because I want my site to have an Xbox LIVE section where Xbox LIVE members can find other gamers who are a similar age, share similar interests, are the same type of gamer, etc. I also want users to be able to rate each other, so, if you're a 35 yr old mom you know to avoid the 16 year old swearing kid.
Anyway, I've done a lot of looking around the web for good tutorials. I've hit php.net, webmonkey.com, this site, etc. I have a good feel for how it all works and have gotten a script to run and show "Hello World!," (yes, thank you very much *pats self on back*).
In addition, I've tried to get a grasp on MySQL. I have no experience in any type of database, even excel, so this is all new to me. My hosting company allows me to make MySQL databases through the admin area and allows me to assign a password for it. I'm confused as to how I actually get data into that database? I know that's probably a very open ended question, but, any steering in the right direction would be great.
Also, can any of you recommend good sites/tutorials/books, etc?
Thanks in advance for your time and help!
Jeremy

