Knowing any kind of programming language will help in learning PHP. If you understand variables, arrays, if/else structures, etc., it allows you to skim over some of the basics quickly.
I had very little programming experience, but, learned a lot from the book "PHP and MySQL Web Development" by Luke Wellington and Laura Thomson. This was a about 2 years ago, though, and if they haven't come out with an update, then it's probably a little too outdated by now. Also, I learned LOTS from a number of guys on this newsgroup who generously offer their advice and wisdom. The sites that a few others mentioned are also helpful. Once you start programming, ALWAYS check out the online PHP help on php.net. It's really excellent and is chock full of input from users who offer sample scripts and solutions for all kinds of things. It's the best resource anywhere. I also get PHP Architect (phparch.com), a PDF publication that has some good and helpful stuff in it. As you can see, there are lots of online resources for PHP and MySQL. Monty > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Simon Thurtle) > Organization: Mainlink > Reply-To: "Simon Thurtle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Newsgroups: php.general > Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 13:36:14 +0100 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Where to start? > > Hi all, > I am looking into learning PHP, I have a good understanding of HTML, JS and > I know a little Perl. Firstly I know PHP is all server side and so a damn > sight different from the above, but will they help me at all? > Secondly where do I start? Are there any good on-line resources and or books > that anyone knows? I am plannig to develop an E-comm solution us Oscommerce, > does anyone know if this is any good or is naff? > Any hints, tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Simon > > > -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
