Where to start?

Where to start learning php

[hamesy]

Hey guys,

I want to learn php and I'm totally clueless where to start. What programs do you recommend, websites I should visit? Basically anything you think will be of value to me.

[Hugene]

Get a php book. Read it. Write your own code for fun. Use php.net for info on the functions. There is a very good php message board, I forgot the name, something developement.

Finally, just build a site. Best way to learn

[hamesy]

Can you recommend a php book or will any one do?

[encyclo]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld [webmasterworld.com], hamesy.

One of the best places to start is right here:

[webmasterworld.com...] ;)

You should also check out the PHP forum library [webmasterworld.com], in particular PHP Bag of Tricks part 1 [webmasterworld.com] and part 2 [webmasterworld.com].

Also very helpful is the PHP main site [php.net] - you can search for examples of each function, and there is a comprehensive description followed by user comments and examples.