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
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