Beginner PHP & SQL Tutorial Needed

[sduquette]

I want to add a database to my website and am trying to find starter info on learning SQL & PHP. I have found several sites, however they are still over my head. I have no knowledge of SQL or PHP or how to set them up. I do know that my IP does support both. My OS is Windows XP. I use FP and am very familiar with html. Can anyone point me in the direction of a tutorial that will walk me through each and every step of what to download, how to set each one up and not assume I know C++? This newbie needs help.

[steve0]

Here is a tutorial that covers php & mysql pretty well..
http://webmonkey.wired.com/webmonkey/programming/php/tutorials/tutorial4.html

My opinion is to dump the FrontPage.
It writes really messy html..
Try to learn the basics without a gui front end.. since php & HTML will need to be integrated, you will need to know how to blend..

If you do use a package, Dreamweaver may be a better alternative
just my opinion - no flames needed

[MarcieZoob]

I agree with sduquette - get rid of FrontPage and invest in Dreamweaver, you'll be much happier working with PHP. You can also find a PHP Editor online but Dreamweaver is the best overall for PHP, HTML, etc.

A simple tutorial at PHP.net - http://us3.php.net/tut.php

Free online tutorial - http://www.freewebmasterhelp.com/tutorials/phpmysql

Good luck!

[LoneWolfe]

I am also in the process of integrating one of my sites with PHP / MySQL and I was told to read SAM'S PHP / MySQL Web Development book. The book is easy to read, with plenty of examples and a CDROM with scripts and examples.

Assuming you are proficient with HTML and not dependent on Front Page or Dreamweaver to build your pages, a book like this will be better than any online tutorial you can find.

[PuReWebDev]

I'm glad to see more and more people taking an interest in learning php. I run a technology site and I have to say one of my favorite topics is PHP (http://www.pureehosting.com/modules.php?name=PHP). I have some manuals and other tutorials there if anyone is interested.

If you guys like Dreamweaver for your php developement, then you've definately have to check out Zend IDE and/or UltraEdit, both excellent but Zend IDE is definately my favorite.


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[mike]

There are some pretty good tutorials for lots of things at w3schools.com. I've used it extensively over the years. Also PHPed is my php editor of choice. It simplifies a lot of things for you.