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Hp Xtreme
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Newbie here...

Post by Hp Xtreme »

Im new to the forums, and php..

The only way I am using php for right now is a ssi-substitute..

I wanna go furthur, learn hardcore php..

Can anyone suggest a site, book, or easy learning process?

Thanks!! Evil Walrus Rules! :lol:
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Post by McGruff »

Install a local test server:

http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Software_ ... tion_Kits/

Download the php manual (get the version with user comments) from php.net.

Mysql manual from mysql.com.

Read through the links to tutorials on this site, zend.com, & php.net. Google around for more. Pay special attention to security issues.

Don't forget to search this forum if you have a problem - lots of information in old threads. Post if you need help. http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

It's good to work to a coding standard such as PEAR http://pear.php.net/manual/en/standards.php.

A nifty tool to mess about with regex expressions: http://www.weitz.de/regex-coach/#install

So far, I've never bought a php book.
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Post by Orkan »

I've learned PHP when foun job in web-studio :)
So I advice you to try to write some advanced application (forum, for example... or chat...) I think this is the best way to learn...
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Post by JayBird »

good book

SAMS Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours

Really well written and guides you through the basic learning process in 24 1 hour lessons

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Post by JAM »

http://se.php.net/tips.php
is also recommended. Turning your browser into a quick reference library (usage in other applications also mentioned) was I think my best move when I started out.
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