Yea corporate final iso with cracked activation... *how did i come up with that*

"none" of us use "buccaneered" software, right?

Lol just was joking

Indeed not, it's nasty to the coders that worked so hard at the big corps with their caffeine fuelled all nighters.

I would say the best way to really start learning php is to install php, apache, and mysql on your own computer and run a small web server for yourself just to learn php and mysql. Having it on your own computer will really allow you to explore all the settings of php, and you won't have to deal with the hassel of uploading your files to a server.

I would recommend using this install package to get everything going: (For windows users)
http://hotscripts.com/Detailed/31482.html

It will probably install more than you need, but you will have enough to get started.

Then I would start reading tutorials to learn the basics. This is the first one I read: http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey...tw=programming

It is a little outdated, but will help you get started and is very easy to understand.

After you have grasped basic knowledge of php variables, control statements, loops... I would then start using the php manual (http://www.php.net/manual/en/) to discover all the great functions there are and then start to learn databases. Once you have the basics learning the rest is not that bad and actually a lot of fun.

Php is a very useful language for creating web applications. Many people love it, because its ease of use and wide array of functions. Once you learn it, you will find so many uses for it.

Hope you enjoy php and if you need any help post back!

Chris

try something called a libary! They have textbooks you can borrow for free, ergo no big £30 bills to buy them.

I've always used phptriad, Looks like i found something better.

thanks.

try downloading the EasyPhp (www.easyphp.com) package, it has the Apache server, and the MySql database.

haha i was reading the funniest thing on foruminsiders.com yesterday about a warning when someone tries to reply to something old.

to paraphrase: you have all experienced when a new member replies to an old post to say something stupid like lol or lmao.

i think we should implement that feature.