This introductory guide covers a wide range of subjects on PHP programming. Some of main topics include: PHP history, PHP 4 Architecture, Language Syntax, Embedding PHP Code, Dynamic vs. Static Web pages, Variables, Arrays, Conditionals and Looping Constructs, Web Application Features, Working With Cookies, Built-in Variables, and Database Handling.
PHP is a powerful web based scripting language. This tutorial aims to provide a brief description of PHP and its usage in every day web development projects. It by no means aims to provide a basis on how to use PHP effectively to create large scale projects, but rather as an introduction to those who want to learn how to use PHP.
This is a comprehensive article / tutorial on programming in PHP. It covers a variety of key topics including PHP Structure, Scalar Variables and Data, Data collection: Arrays, Operations and Comparisons, PHP Comparison Operators, PHP Logical Operators, Control Statements, The Function of Functions, and Object Orientation.
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Ok, this will give you some very basics of what php is, and how it works. Ill try to make it as new-to-programming freindly, but it will help if your at least good with understanding syntax of coding languages. Also, I wont go directly into how to install PHP onto your server, or local computer, but here is a few helpful links:
Auto installer for Windows:
http://codingforums.com/s howthread.php?t=3992
Sections:
1. What is PHP
a. Picking PHP
b. Installing PHP
2. Getting started
a. Checking your server
b. Your first script
3. Variables
a. Declaring variables
b. Filling variables
c. Using variables