Alright MySQL...you win

Anon

I've been programming in PHP for about a month now..it comes so easy to me since I have a C++ background. Since I started I've made a two guestbook scripts (available for download at http://www.guestbookme.f2s.com), a web poll, a shoutbox, and a few other minor ones. I've done everything using simple text files.

I've stayed away from MySQL because it gave me a bad vibe. Using text files seemed so much easier and much simpler. But now I want to make a password login script, and people have been telling me the best way to go is with a mysql database.

So, I finally have given in. I'm ready. Someone please explain in general what MySQL does and is so I can know before I jump in. And/or supply me with a link to tutorials on the subject. Thanks.

brandonschnell

give in to the temptation. join the dark side.

yes. php is a godsend for all of us that have been fed a steady diet of C. =)

sql concepts:
http://www.phpbuilder.com/columns/joe20010104.php3

databases and web sites:
http://www.phpbuilder.com/columns/jesus19990308.php3

i'd suggest taking something you've done and find a way to use a database with it. for example the guestbook could use a database with just a bit more code.

lucidfx

Hehe good for you, yeah im use to the C++ stuff where you just make a file and grab some stuff from it but once you start using databases and getting good at it you laugh at files 😉

Awesome tutorials include

www.devshed.com

that will take care of all your mysql/php living happily together needs.

Good luck.

ame12

A bunch of links here and a quick summary of getting started with PHP and MySQL.

http://badblue.com/helpphpd.htm

Dave

Anon

Check out <a href="http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/programming/php/tutorials/tutorial4.html">
http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/programming/php/tutorials/tutorial4.html</a> for a good newbie tutorial.

Anon

check out phpMyAdmin

its a php front end to help manage your mysql server.