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Re: Want to learn PHP Programming?

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Well, of course, to be perfect in PHP programming, you would have to spend a lifetime learning and using PHP, so get the idea of "perfect" out of your mind immediately. In order to become competent in PHP programming, my best recommendation is to take several college courses in programming, including at least one in PHP specifically. But that isn't practical for a lot of people, so next I would recommend acquiring a good book on the subject, in addition to using the vast resources of the web. Just use a search engine and input the search terms "php" and "tutorial" and "basic". Rather than pointing out some specific website, I strongly recommend that YOU do the research and read MANY DIFFERENT tutorials. There is no single resource that will magically make you "perfect" in anything.
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If i may suggest you a book:

"CORE PHP Language - by Leon Atkinson", Publishers: Prentice Hall

It has been a great help for me and i keep it by my side for reference purpose.
Perhaps the best book on the subject - atleast the best amongst what i have heard of or read.
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James_Smith wrote:So, share important link resources about php programming or programming tips.
PHP.net is a url to bookmark; if you want to know about a function or about php then you will find it there;

If you're just starting out don't (imo) try to build database applications yet. First understand the basics - syntax, loops, functions. As you learn more, and you will only learn more by writing code, move onto more advanced things. Search the internet as califdon suggests because even though books are an excellent source of information they rarely give you all the information. You can pick up a lot of stuff from forums such as PHPDN.

writing code and asking questions is a good way to become a competent developer
“Don’t worry if it doesn’t work right. If everything did, you’d be out of a job.” - Mosher’s Law of Software Engineering
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w3schools.com

This is wer i started my basics...
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I am also thinking about to start with w3schools.com to clear my basic concepts. Will it really help?
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w3schools is terrible and full of worst practices. Avoid it like the plague. Check out PHP: The Right Way or The New Boston instead.
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Wow, The New Boston has an insane list of videos.

Thanks for sharing.
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Celauran wrote:w3schools is terrible and full of worst practices. Avoid it like the plague. Check out PHP: The Right Way or The New Boston instead.
Thanks Celauran. I have to find out any other resource. :(
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Re: Want to learn PHP Programming?

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Think about some simple project and try to relaise it with php.net
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W3schools.com and official website of php i.e. php.net have great information on php.
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Re: Want to learn PHP Programming?

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Hello,
There are so many site and videos available for the learning of php and how to code a program with the help of it. As we know PHP is simple to learn as compare to other programming language. You can also prefer some books and first a flow you may learn the basics of it. Thanks I hope my answer will help you.
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I think you should join any institutes for the to learn Prefect PHP they provide training from basics PHP to advance PHP with correct guide lines or you may learn PHP form online tutorial or site. They also give proper guidance so it becomes easy to learn for you. These sources help you to learn better PHP programming knowledge. Both sources provide you step by step training which will be beneficial for you when you work on live project.
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There really aren't any shortcuts. Learning programming takes time and becoming somewhat good at it takes years. That said, the best PHP resource I'm aware of is PHP: The Right Way. Start reading, start building, and ask lots of questions.
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Re: Want to learn PHP Programming?

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I recommend you to try these websites to learn basic from advanced:
php.net
w3schools.com
phpbuddy.com
php.about.com
tizag.com/phpT

Hope, it helps!
I do prefer referring these sites for all kind of information either it is small or big, it is the solution that matters the most and I am sure you will get it when you go through these websites.
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Re: Want to learn PHP Programming?

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http://www.w3schools.com/php/ you can learn and practic :)
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