How to Learn PHP Programming

PHP is an open source software that is a server side script. You can use PHP on several different platforms such as Windows, Linux and Unix. This programming language is simple to learn and runs smoothly on most servers people use today, such as Apache or IIS. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Get started programming with PHP: Install Apache on the server and install PHP on your computer. Get a free download at www.php.net. Follow the instructions closely for accurate setup for your individual system.

2. PHP code is embedded in HTML code. To start a PHP scripting block, use
   "" to end the code. All lines of PHP scripting must end with a semicolon.

3. Learn more detailed instructions on PHP programming from several different free tutorial websites that go through the basics step-by-step. Do an online search for "learn PHP programming" to find the right tutorial for you.

4. There are several books available to help you learn PHP programming. "Beginning PHP and MySQL 5: From Novice to Professional" by W. Jason Gilmore has high reviews. "PHP & MySQL For Dummies" by Janet Valade may also be something you would find helpful.

5. Get together with another PHP programmer to compare notes and ask specific questions about any problems you encounter. You can learn a lot by studying existing code and having someone explain what the code actually does.

Resources

• Online PHP tutorials
• Free PHP download