PHP Day 1: Getting Started

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Yup, it’s day one of the exciting PHP adventure! This screencast is five and a half minutes long, and it covers some basic information like what you need to get started, how to make a PHP file with Notepad, and the very basics of PHP syntax. See the links below the video for more details.


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Links for PHP Day 1: Getting Started

Installing PHP on your computer:

  • PHP: A Simple Tutorial - This is the page from PHP.net that I mentioned in the video, which explains what you need to get started.
  • PHP Installation Kits - A list of packages that install PHP, a web server, and a database all at the same time. The list includes ratings and reviews, too.
  • Installing PHP on Your Computer Part 1 - This video from KillerPHP.com shows how to install XAMP, and it explains a couple other basic things about getting started.
  • Installing WAMP Part 1 - Also from KillerPHP.com, this video shows how to install WAMP (for Windows only).

Basic PHP Syntax:

  • PHP: Basic Syntax - This is where I started in the PHP.net manual. It covers everything I learned about PHP today, along with some details that I didn’t mention (like alternate PHP tags, for example).

Nice and easy, huh? I did run across some stuff that I didn’t fully understand, but that’s OK. I just skipped over it, assuming that I’ll learn about it later.

Posted on January 31st, 2007 | Leave a comment | Trackback URL

9 Comments

  1. Patrick

    February 1st, 2007

    Nice one, keep up the good work!

    Greetings

  2. Hipnoted

    February 21st, 2007

    I couldn´t see this video… :(

  3. LearningNerd

    February 21st, 2007

    Hipnoted - Did you get an error or something or did it just not load, or…? It’s working fine for me. Do you have Flash?

  4. Hipnoted

    February 21st, 2007

    Hi,

    In this moment work. :) Thanks.

    PS: sorry my english but i am portuguese.

  5. Mick

    March 6th, 2007

    You’re quite good at this. I’ve done some programming tutorials myself and I can say what you’ve made looks excellent.

  6. Egay

    October 8th, 2007

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge.More tutorials please …

  7. Gaurav

    April 18th, 2008

    Its amazing !
    Great Work..
    I am new to php and was looking for such nice studying material !

    Thanks & Regards

  8. Gaurav

    April 18th, 2008

    I am really impressed by your work !

    Keep Going and All the best for future !

  9. Ultra Lean Green

    July 31st, 2008

    Looks pretty sweet. Good start.

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