Getting Started with PHP

[ddtpmyra]

Hi,

I have a very limited resources so I choose PHP as a shareware and using mysql server. Right now everything are now set-up except I dont have idea how the best way to start it. I hope somebody will help me to clear my thoughts how this design should go.

Questions:
Should I use other party application like dreamweaver? to put all together or PHP alone will do?
Does anyone have sample script to share on how to do web application like blogging or posting designs that use mysql database? I think a good sample will help a lot.

thanks!
DM

[nathj]

Hi DM,

If you are using the WYSIWYG editor in dreamweaver then please don't. the end result is awful.

If you are hand writing code then Dreamweaver is a very expensive tool, try notepad, TextPad, AceHTML or a variety of other free or cheap tools.

As for a starting place I recommend reading this article here on bytes and trying the W3Schools Tutorial.

If there is a specific thing your trying to do Google it as there are many tutorials on specific topics like developing a blog system. Alternatively have a go yourself - start by planning what you want to do and use develop the design the code will flow from that. then if you get stuck with specific code issues post back here and people will definitely help out. Remember to supply relevant code and use code tags.

Cheers
nathj