Looking to learn .php.....
 

What would you reccomend doing for the best way to learn .php
(books?, go to class?, online?,)

and how long did it take you to learn and on average is it a hard language or not ?

use te google...:)

Pick up a basic book and then as suggested surf the net for resource sites and examples of code.

I would recommend long hours with the source itself..

php.net the manual.

it's hard to understand at first but when you get it you learned it the right way.

http://www.php.net

read the functions sections 3 times

http://mysql.com/

read the chapter 7 3 times

start coding :2 cents:

thanks alot for the advice, anymore advice guys ?

I am hitting you up on icq, I can get you started and I am bored today

Best bet is check out tutorial sites and learn from other peoples code
and as mentioned, www.php.net is your new bible.

I should master HTML finally :Oh crap :Oh crap

good luck, i wish you the best :thumbsup

thanks everyone for your support :)

Download script and install and then examine how is functioning

Books that I've bought have helped me way beyond any tutorial or manual that I've found online has. I recommend buying a few good books, but also go through the tutorials and manuals online for backup. And like others have said here, www.php.net is now your new bible. Learn to love it. :2 cents:

what script do i download and where if you dont mind pointing out ?

Get Visual PHP ISBN: 0764583328

It covers the basics and has lots of examples. Then get yourself a php widget or something and you're all set.

-Jer

Borka: You don't sound like you have any technical background... you may want to just sit this one out, or buy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...171835?ie=UTF8

Here's a really good book for beginners:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076...lance&n=283155

thanks guy i will defentley step out to grab these books:)

try this one.. when you're ready to code and you're php is setup already..
http://www.tizag.com/phpT/
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