Learning PHP and MySQL

Question

Hi,

I would appreciate if people can point me towards some good websites where I can learn PHP and MySQL for a complete newbie in these areas.

I have the HTML, CSS and Javascript background but would like to venture out to PHP and MySQL.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer 1

The best obvious resource would be w3schools for PHP - along with the official PHP website tutorials here.

Incorporating mySQL into the mix means you could also read these tutorials here and here.

Answer 2

http://www.tizag.com/mysqlTutorial/ <-- a decent set of tutorials

I also usually find myself looking here:

http://www.w3schools.com

http://www.php.net

Answer 3

You could work through the examples of Head First PHP & MySQL, they are quite easy to follow. Hopefully your local library will have a physical copy or an online version through Safari Books.

Answer 4

You may find the video tutorials over at http://sampsonvideos.com/categories.php of interest.

^{Disclaimer: The mentioned site is my personal site.}

Answer 5

I know you asked for websites, but I thought I'd drop in a book recommendation: Luke Welling and Laura Thompson's "PHP and MySQL Web Development". It's been around for quite awhile and to this day, I still think it's one of the better programming-related books. Bet you can find a cheap used copy somewhere.

Answer 6

I thought this was a really useful intro to building a PHP/MySQL app from start to finish.

http://css-tricks.com/app-from-scratch-1-design/

Answer 7

I found this book invaluable while learning. I already had a grounding in PHP when i first read this book but this book covers the basics for complete PHP novices.

http://www.apress.com/book/view/1590598628