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Php Ebook?
- Thread starter nomorept
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The fastest way to learn php is to read just a few pages of basics...like variables, loops, ifs etc.. which you can find anywhere, just search "php tutorial" on google..
then find a script that does exactly what you want and see how they did it... you will learn fast by example.. when you're comfortable with the code you should read more in depth tutorials so that you can see what the right ways are of doing stuff.. and also to see everything the scripting language has to offer
then find a script that does exactly what you want and see how they did it... you will learn fast by example.. when you're comfortable with the code you should read more in depth tutorials so that you can see what the right ways are of doing stuff.. and also to see everything the scripting language has to offer
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The way I learned is by googling every individual task I wanted done in PHP. There are threads for pretty much every problem you can think of. Start off by googling something like "PHP for beginners" though.
Jordanbehighhh
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- Aug 17, 2011
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I can get you whatever PHP book you want, even ones that are real advanced
Learn by doing. Nobody has ever learned programming just by reading.
Pick out something you want to do, then read up step by step what you need to know. This is how I started years ago and how I learn new stuff all the time. I have never read a book about PHP and no programmer I know has.
inb4 strong first post after years
Pick out something you want to do, then read up step by step what you need to know. This is how I started years ago and how I learn new stuff all the time. I have never read a book about PHP and no programmer I know has.
inb4 strong first post after years
jazzc
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- Jan 27, 2009
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While I agree with hehejo on the way to start learning programming, this hides a problem.
After you get the basics, you must learn the best practices, or else you 'll never become top in your field. Thus, you have to read - a lot. Books, blogs of highly esteemed experts, high quality third party-code etc.
After you get the basics, you must learn the best practices, or else you 'll never become top in your field. Thus, you have to read - a lot. Books, blogs of highly esteemed experts, high quality third party-code etc.
I agree. Forgot about that.
Docblock comments (I simplify it though to be honest).
And pick a coding standard and stick with it.
Working with frameworks like CodeIgniter is also a good idea.
dreamcoder28
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- Nov 21, 2011
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The answer to your question: "PHP Documentation" (http://www.php.net/manual/en/)
Frankly speaking you don't need any ebook, PHP Documentation will suffice all your needs. IMO it is the best PHP learning resource available on the internet and best thing about it is the comments section underneath every topic, the comments section contains user contributed notes (you can find useful examples, tips, explanations, bits of code etc) which IMO are 'php gems'
A few pointers before you head over to the documentation:
1. Install Vim (If you're on Linux) OR Install Notepad++ (If you're on Windows)
2. Lamp (Linux) OR Install Wamp (Windows)
3. Go to PHP documentation and rock the world
And yeah you can even have a look at php video tutorials by lynda.com (I highly recommend them) start with 'php: essentials' and then proceed to 'php: beyond the basics', both titles by kevin skoglund
you can buy them and if you can't afford then..... just google
Enjoy Learning
Frankly speaking you don't need any ebook, PHP Documentation will suffice all your needs. IMO it is the best PHP learning resource available on the internet and best thing about it is the comments section underneath every topic, the comments section contains user contributed notes (you can find useful examples, tips, explanations, bits of code etc) which IMO are 'php gems'
A few pointers before you head over to the documentation:
1. Install Vim (If you're on Linux) OR Install Notepad++ (If you're on Windows)
2. Lamp (Linux) OR Install Wamp (Windows)
3. Go to PHP documentation and rock the world
And yeah you can even have a look at php video tutorials by lynda.com (I highly recommend them) start with 'php: essentials' and then proceed to 'php: beyond the basics', both titles by kevin skoglund
you can buy them and if you can't afford then..... just google
Enjoy Learning
lazerus1974
Newbie
- Jun 18, 2012
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The New Boston is probably the best, dumbed down way to learn any scripting language. I learned Javascript backward and forward from them, and I've started on the php courses.
DocturBluehill
Newbie
- Sep 28, 2012
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I have alot of experience developing in php. I was thinking about writing an ebook,
on how to get started very easily with php. I have a few different angles to go about
learning it fast, while writing quality code. Would you be interested in becoming a test
subject for this ebook? I will give you free php lessons and mentoring?
mbanusick
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- May 12, 2011
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LOL...that is a really bad one, I won't agree to that
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Coming from Java and C#, PHP was INCREDIBLY easy and so so intuitive. All I did was look at W3 schools and a YouTube channel called phpacademy. I highly recommend both.