Want to learn php, we have set up a simple to follow quick guide to send you on your way.
We cover all the very basics of php also find our other tutorials covering an even wider range of php coding.
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As in many languages, there are 150 different ways to do just about everything, the same rule applies for a simple connection and output of data in a mySQL database using PHP. This tutorial will give you only one way of accomplishing this, and while it works, it is definitely not the only way.
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this tutorial, we covered the basics of PHP how it operates under the hood. We also gave an introduction to the basic data types like arrays that are available to be used in PHP. In Part 3 here, we continue with our introduction to PHP by covering the basics behind resources and strings.
In Part 1 of this tutorial, we pretty much covered the basics of PHP; what it is, its basic data structures, and how it can be used in web development projects. If you did not read Part 1, you might want to check it out before you continue reading. In Part 1, we left off with the standard variables type available in PHP and how PHP does automatic type casting under the hood for your. In Part 2 here, we begin to explore some of the more advanced features of PHP, including Arrays.
This tutorial introduces some of the basic programming skills required if you are going to try and learn to use PHP. We will go over a little about what PHP is and talk about some of the basic styles of programming.
Please understand that this tutorial is part of a series, and may change somewhat in the future, as it is a work in progress. The author trusts that it will be valuable and informative in your learning experience.