PHP & MySQL.

^_mincher_^ · 2nd December 2007, 08:34 PM

Awright troops!

I'm looking for some good resources in learning PHP and MySQL.

Could you kindly take your cyber-fingers and point them at some?

Cheers.

kj · 2nd December 2007, 08:46 PM

If you don't already have php and mysql installed on your machine then the quickest way for a beginner to do so is to use WAMP (windows) or MAMP (mac). It's an application that'll set up PHP and MySQL on your machine along with Apache server which you'll need to run PHP. WAMP and MAMP are both free. You can also use IIS but Apache is more popular on the web and it's good to learn to use open source software.

Secondly get yourself a good book that'll guide you through the basics. MySQL is probably something that you'll learn as you go through the books. Essentially you'll be wanting to learn PHP first and foremost. MySQL will come later as you find yourself needing to use MySQL in your more advanced applications. Most of the O'Reilly books are pretty good. You can find em on Amazon with a simple search for PHP and MySQL.

Thirdly there are a lot of tutorials on the web that you can follow. In my opinion the best way to learn is trial and error and a bit of enthusiasm.

Finally one of the most important tools is the documentation. It'll give you guidance on all the areas of PHP including the built in functions and methods.

Learn the basics and build on 'em. That's how I did it.

^_mincher_^ · 2nd December 2007, 08:53 PM

Top Banana, Kooj.

Already got Apache up and running and setup and was thinking a book would be the best means of learning for me but I'm open to websites/articles too.

It's been an age since I made any form of website and never really delved into any sort of server tech.

Wish me luck!

: : Scott : : · 2nd December 2007, 08:56 PM

MySQL AB :: MySQL 6.0 Reference Manual

RealR · 3rd December 2007, 01:54 PM

php.net is all you'll ever need

^_mincher_^ · 9th December 2007, 07:17 PM

Aye looks like PHP.net is doing the trick.

Also picked up Beginning mySQL by Wrox and PHP 5 by Wiley for £8 from The Works of all places...

I don't think they realised how current/relevant the books were or what they are worth!

kj · 10th December 2007, 09:13 AM

Aye, that'll get you on the road to programming bliss. Lots of new stuff in PHP5.

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^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,574	PHP & MySQL. Awright troops! I'm looking for some good resources in learning PHP and MySQL. Could you kindly take your cyber-fingers and point them at some? Cheers.

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,144 Band: A band of merry men	If you don't already have php and mysql installed on your machine then the quickest way for a beginner to do so is to use WAMP (windows) or MAMP (mac). It's an application that'll set up PHP and MySQL on your machine along with Apache server which you'll need to run PHP. WAMP and MAMP are both free. You can also use IIS but Apache is more popular on the web and it's good to learn to use open source software. Secondly get yourself a good book that'll guide you through the basics. MySQL is probably something that you'll learn as you go through the books. Essentially you'll be wanting to learn PHP first and foremost. MySQL will come later as you find yourself needing to use MySQL in your more advanced applications. Most of the O'Reilly books are pretty good. You can find em on Amazon with a simple search for PHP and MySQL. Thirdly there are a lot of tutorials on the web that you can follow. In my opinion the best way to learn is trial and error and a bit of enthusiasm. Finally one of the most important tools is the documentation. It'll give you guidance on all the areas of PHP including the built in functions and methods. Learn the basics and build on 'em. That's how I did it. __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 14,144 Band: A band of merry men	Aye, that'll get you on the road to programming bliss. Lots of new stuff in PHP5. __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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^_mincher_^ Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Corstorphine/Dundee Posts: 1,574	Aye looks like PHP.net is doing the trick. Also picked up Beginning mySQL by Wrox and PHP 5 by Wiley for £8 from The Works of all places... I don't think they realised how current/relevant the books were or what they are worth!