Learning PHP?

[mrfemale2003]

I forget to post my question and comments. Here goes :)

I currently have the knowledge in CSS, HTML and search engine optimization. That being said, I'd like to learn PHP. I've read a few books on php, visited several forums and have looked over examples. However, I don't understand the meaning of coding such as that listed below(scroll down). My question is there a place online where I can find the meaning of
$fp = fopen( $att, "r"); $file = fread( $fp, $att_size );
and other coding?

Thanks

[a12c4magic]

Try: http://www.phpfreaks.com/

[ChrisRC]

Originally Posted by mrfemale2003

is there a place online where I can find the meaning of
$fp = fopen( $att, "r"); $file = fread( $fp, $att_size );
and other coding?

Thanks

Once you understand the basic structure of the language - in other words, you realize that $fp is a variable and fopen() is a function that takes at least two parameters - I really think the php manual on php.net is one of the best resources available. Just go to php.net and type "fopen" into the search box at the top of the page.

The documentation does a good job of explaining what the function does, what the parameters should be and usually offers a couple examples. The user contributed notes at the bottom often offer implementation notes from real world experience.

[Brewster]

Another great site where you can learn about php is www.phpbuilder.com/board/

Joe

[newmarket]

Go to the library and get Sam's Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours.