I know what I wanna do... but how?

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Okies, here's to hoping you guys can all point me in the right directions. I know what I want to build, and what I need to learn how to build, but no idea what direction I should be moving in and which coding bits are best for me to concentrate on.

I have a bit of past history with java, but it has been many years - so I need to brush up a lot on things.

What I need to learn to make:

• Database storage, retrieval and modification via php/html queries
• I need the database to be modifiable by users via a semi-graphical display
• Different options avaiable on the user page dependant on their values in the database
• Access should only be temporary using a UUID for session timing, preferably unhackable

I am sure this will require a combination of php, mySQL and perhaps flash. Please point me in the right directions for someone who is completely new to them - but learns fast.

Also... what's a good way I can simulate a server or setup a small one for free, for testing purposes?

[djjjozsi]

Welcome here 🙂

If you have JAVA background, you will really fast learn PHP 🙂

If i were you, i would use localhost server (XAMPP , WAMP, EASYPHP, ect...) to test my programs on local.

Then search for free hosts to test your programs in a wide range of servers.
One test is not a test...

You can learn from PHP tutorials, like : PHP basics

But you should search a PHP book, and php.net manual page will be your friend!