PHP for Beginners...

jasonfnorth

I am interested in learning how to develop an open source PHP application (using mySQL) similiar to the SugarCRM (www.sugarcrm.com) application, but not for CRM.

Problem is, I've never written a line of PHP, nor have I done much coding at all. I know HTML, CSS, and can install PHP apps like no tomorrow, even modifying the code here and there...

...but this project will require me to learn PHP inside out.

Therefore, I'm wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction to get started. I'd LOVE to find a video, book, or online tutorial that would start with showing me how to create a SIMPLE php app which querries a mySQL db and returns results, or inserts data in the DB, etc... In fact, most of what I am looking to do is select, insert, and query a mySQL db for display on a web site.

Where do I start? I will add that I am patient, and willing to spend the next 6-12 months teaching myself... just in need of some good, user-friendly resources. Ideally, it would be great to find a PHP Builder tool set which helps by creating code and tying it to web objects such as radio buttons, etc... but I'm not sure this exists.

THANKS in advance for your guidance!

-NORTH

thorpe

i do believe this online book could be your answer. well, a good start anyway. to learn php, even though it may seem that learning the db query side is all you need, to be successfull, you really need the basics first.

therefore, i would recommend starting at the start (of the book) and go all the way through. its layed out in such a way that you start with the basics and gradually get to the more complex stuff.

anyway, good luck and enjoy.

BuzzLY

Hmmm... What you need is a book for beginners, that teaches you MySQL, Apache, and PHP, as it pertains to Web Development. One that teaches you to build apps from the ground up. I wish I could think of one...

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mg542

well ive been php programming for a while and i haven't touched apache once...it may not have ALL the faetures needed but it has a database and PHP built right into it with a very easy interface. tripod.co.uk so if you want to try things out in a web environment just get a website there😛

jasonfnorth

you've all been helpful, since it is so readily available, I am reading the online PHP book Thorpe pointed me too... GREAT READ! Thanks.

I've also found CodeCharge Studio 2.3, which seems interesting...

CodeCharge Studio 2.3
http://www.yessoftware.com/products/product_detail.php?product_id=1

Anyone use anything like this?

-NORTH

BuzzLY

I don't mean to pimp our book (too much), but it might suit your needs as well. It was written by 5 PHPBuilder regulars: me, Elizabeth, goldbug, Bunkermaster, and Stolzyboy. So, if you needed any help with any part of the book, we would be more than willing to help you out 🙂 Amazon's currently selling it for about $26.

Good Luck!