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Help out a newbie, lol

 

Help out a newbie, lol, ^^
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8 Aug, 2008 - 11:50 PM
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Hey!

I am very very very interested in beginning to learn PHP. I would love to begin coding the basics for a long-term assignment of creating a browser based game.

I am not asking for you guys to write me a code or anything, lol, I want to do it myself, but I would love if someone could point me in the right direction as to where to begin learning PHP.

I see all of these tutorials on how to do certain things on here, but what I don't see is a guide for a total beginner... Like where to start/what to do first.. if there is any download-able software involved, ect ect.

If anyone could help me out.. that would be awesome.

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9 Aug, 2008 - 12:07 AM
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php has one of the best online resources.

http://php.net/

i'm sure its in a couple locations but go to documentation > view online > english and the getting started stuff should start you off right.

bring problems here.
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9 Aug, 2008 - 12:11 AM
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Exactly. This is how I started out. For the life of me, I can't remember why I got into PHP. I think I was just adjusting to the times. At any rate, even to this day I still check php.net 1st, for any syntax, how-to, or functionality questions. 95% of the time I find what I am looking for.
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9 Aug, 2008 - 12:15 AM
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Ok, wow, thanks!

I feel like an idiot now! I knew there had to be somewhere.. why didn't i think of the php site itself!

Lol, thanks guys!
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9 Aug, 2008 - 12:24 AM
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Ok, at the php site:
http://www.php.net/manual/en/tutorial.php
under what do i need,

it says locate a pre-configured package for your operating system, which automatically installs all of these with just a few mouse clicks.


Would this be ok, or is it outdated/sucks lol??::
http://www.hotscripts.com/Detailed/81884.html
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9 Aug, 2008 - 09:01 AM
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You could use Easy Web Sever. I've never used it myself. I use XAMPP and Uniform Server which are both really useful and include a lot of tools. The bonus that they work on a USB drive is amazing.

Uniform Server
XAMPP

Also PHP.NET is really helpful and w3schools is helpful also. biggrin.gif
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10 Aug, 2008 - 01:28 PM
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WAMP Server is a really good little localhost server as well. You can switch between PHP and Apache version extremely quickly, and offers easy access to your PHP environment variables and extensions.
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10 Aug, 2008 - 05:11 PM
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Yes, if your not too technical, go for Xamp sets you up ready.

W3

And yes PHP website is good but give w3 schools a go smile.gif

Also go for a book, much easier to learn from than a screen.
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10 Aug, 2008 - 05:12 PM
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wamp is my friend.
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www.tizag.com is a phenomenal resource too
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11 Aug, 2008 - 06:38 AM
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QUOTE(akozlik @ 10 Aug, 2008 - 07:20 PM) *

www.tizag.com is a phenomenal resource too


Amen
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