Easy Learning.

[Master Austin]

Hi, I'm new to the world of Php. I've seen the other post about learning it but I was wondering if any sites were for beginners? Like, a site that trys to take you though the process. Not a bunch a stuff about different uses of Php. But a website just for beginners.

[Cagez]

Hi Master Austin,

I think that the best way to learn it is to take a look at the tutorials on mySQL and PHP by Kevin Yank on SitePoint (http://sitepoint.com), from there you should really buy a book (IMO). Books give you an easy reference for later and often include more information then tutorials. I've heard the the book Kevin Yank has written is very well done and noobie friendly, but I recommend "PHP and MySQL Web Development" by SAMS publishing. It truly has helped me out! :)


Here is a direct link: Build your own Database Driven Website using PHP & MySQL (http://www.webmasterbase.com/article/228)

[wildcard]

When i wanted to get into PHP, i looked a bunch of Tutorials, and the PHP Manual (That was dumb!) and the best intro one ive found is here: http://htmlgoodies.earthweb.com/usersubmit/php.html
it does a good job of teaching you the very basics.

[Cagez]

Originally posted by wildcard
When i wanted to get into PHP, i looked a bunch of Tutorials, and the PHP Manual (That was dumb!) and the best intro one ive found is here: http://htmlgoodies.earthweb.com/usersubmit/php.html
it does a good job of teaching you the very basics.
The one from HTML Goodies I did not like. I felt like it almost "confused" me although I still knew what it was talking about. It "teaches" you things without fully explaining the concept before, although it is alright for a one (or 2 :P) page tutorial.