New to PHP - bit overwhelmed

by 12 replies
14
Hi all,

I am learning php, but feel quite overwhelmed by t all.

At the moment due to time constraints I wanted just to learn enough to build a php based directory. Are there any sources directed just at the php knowledge for this?

I am based on a windows server, on another point, would you recommend using mysql or the MS SQL server?

Thanks,
#programming #bit #overwhelmed #php
  • Banned
    [DELETED]
  • Hello..
    You should focus on PDO Queries to MySQL databases.
    Think about MySQL as an excel table. You have to specify types of value on your variables.
    You could follow this guides: PHP Login script tutorial
    But those are outdated, dont use mysql, neither mysqli, use PDO for safety.
    Never forget visiting php.net : PHP: PDO - Manual
    It has the best documented info about PHP functions.
    Never let anyone discourage from learning code, that is a must for the future.
    Eat code daily.
    Good luck and feel free to PM if you need any help.
    • [1] reply
    • Why is that? I've heard the code academy founder say that he things programming is going to be like literacy in its importance.
      • [1] reply
  • ohhh
    by the way...
    I found TutsPlus very useful.
    https://tutsplus.com/
  • If you are using PHP I'd recommend using MySQL instead for the simplicity. The windows MySQL Administrator tools are very user friendly to create databases and manage them all for free.

    It since you are short on time and have a goal to put up a running web directory site - have you considered using Wordpress and a free directory Plugin?
  • Thanks for the replies guys. I am reading through a book now, I have only used php includes thus far for parts of the pages where it makes sense to. I will study as I go along.

    I have been in IT since I was 17 (I am 32 now), but never in programming, I was always in support then moved into networking as a network designer. I can program those network switches, but php is much harder
  • Check this place out, it's where I first started learning to code.

    Link
  • you may use 'theNewBoston' vdos , they are easy, modular and not boring.
  • see this PHPeasystep - Learn PHP and mySQL as a reference it will give you brief knowledge with excellent guidelines. All the best
  • shoot me a (PM) I'm happy to help out.

    WILL -
Join the discussion

Next Topics on Trending Feed