PHP script samples and the PHP and MySQL Explained articles

Getting Started with...

PHP:
If you'd like to learn PHP so you can make more intelligent, dynamic web sites but you haven't a clue how to start, read PHP Explained, a beginner's guide to PHP.

MySQL:
Once you've done that, the next stage is learning MySQL and using database features in your site. Read MySQL Explained, a beginner's guide to MySQL. But make sure you've read through the PHP Explained document first.

Both of these articles first appeared online at theSmallest.com, but their home is now here at theHelpful.com.

PHP sample scripts...

001-hello-world.php

002-echo-print.php

003-escaping.php

004-date.php

005-if.php

006-redirection.php

006-redirection.txt

007-redirection2.php

007-redirection2.txt

008-colourform.html

009-repeat.php

010-info.php

011-cookie.php

012-cookiedate.php

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Essential reference...

You'll need some good reference books beside you... I'm not kidding!

Here's a short list of some of the best PHP and MySQL reference books around.

...Or just get the book below; it will serve you well:

PHP and MySQL Web Development

Note: the PHP code samples may need cleaning up if copied and pasted straight from the web pages. Watch for soft returns and non-breaking spaces.

Have fun! - Keith