how can start using php?
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Try free software from this site...\nhttp://www.easyphp.org\nYOu probably need some books from the library as reference too, happy php :)
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Here's a basic login system for PHP/MySQL:\n\nhttp://www.x0x.ukshells.co.uk/phplogin/\n\nYou can download it (FREE) and customize it for your own needs.\n\nGood luck!
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you need a PHP interpreter,  there are soem command line interpreetes available that are included with the standard php install.\n\nfrom a command line:\n\n$> php 'SOME_FILE_TO_RUN'
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*.php files are interpreted programs (or simply scripts) written in a language called PHP.  To operate your own PHP-driven Web site, you need an account with a hosting company that supports PHP.\n\nAdditional information about PHP can be found at http://www.php.net
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PHP is a scripting language.  Documents ending in .php are likely to be scripts written in that language.  First, be sure that script is not meant to do anything damaging to your computer - this can, in general, be decided based upon how reliable the source you got it from is.  The guaranteed way, of course, is to open it in a text editor but that requires you to be knowledgeable on PHP.\n\nAssuming the script is not harmful, you can install PHP on your computer and then follow simple configuration options in PHP documentation to configure PHP for the web-server you have (if you have none, you need to download that too, probably installing the web-server first is a better idea, Apache is a good web server).  Once you have it configured, you can put the PHP script in your web-server's public files folder and view it using your web-browser.\n\nOf course, all of this is a bit of a hassle; but you can find PHP information at http://www.zend.com (see developer section, downloads).  A short tutorial is at http://www.zend.com/manual/tutorial.firstpage.php
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Hi I am a PHP programmer. working as a web Developer.\nI think i can help u.. no charge..\nor u can take help from http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp
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1. Read everything you can at php.net\n2. Install the Apache-PHP-MySQL trio of open source software on your PC, configured for PHP programming (go here: http://mpcon.org/apacheguide/index.php )\n3. Download sample scripts (like displaying the current date and time, etc...) to learn by example
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The nice thing about PHP is you don't need to have an extensive programming background (though the latest version has made it so traditional programmers can code how 'normal' programmers code).\n\nIt's great to use for creating dynamic and interactive websites and it's quite easy.  Another great reason to try it is the fact that it's open source.  This has led to thousands of websites with code examples, help, and actual applications you can grab and use for free.\n\nI've been using PHP for over 5 years now professionally, and can't recommend it more for someone in your position.  I've linked a tutorial below...check it out and I'm sure it'll give you a better idea of whether or not PHP is for you.
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I recommend you learn PHP (or buy dreamweaver) and host one.
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For free php objects and classes, use:\n\nhttp://www.phpclasses.org\n\nFor whole php applications, frameworks, or projects, use:\n\nhttp://www.sourceforge.net\nhttp://www.freshmeat.net
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On the PHP Site (php.net) there's a PHP 5.1.1 Installer. This will automate the install of PHP. But, before you do this, you'll need to install IIS, go to the page below, it walks you through the whole process. Good Luck.
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Download phpBB from http://www.phpbb.com\n\nFind a free webhost with php and MySql allowed (look at http://www.free-webhosts.com/ etc.)\n\nUpload phpBB to your host and remove install.php and upgrade.php
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you need first to install a database server like mysql, postgres, etc.. then use php in your application to connect to it.
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1. Decide which features you need (PHP, MySQL, ASP, FrontPage, template-based);\n2. Find a web hosting provider offering the services you need (names you've heard of might cost more, but are safer).\n3. Open an account and upload your material.\n\nShort cut -- start with a blogging service, such as blogger.com. You can learn a lot about HTML, links, etc., and it's template-based, customizable and free.
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Inside your Xampp program folder will be another folder called 'htdocs.' Insert another folder here named 'yourdirectory name' that contains all the php files you will be using.\n\nMake sure Xampp is running (you have already clicked on 'Xampp_start') and then open up your internet browswer. \n\nInstead of a typical web address in the address bar, type in http://localhost/ yourdirectoryname/filename.php. This will bring up your file with php running.
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Buy a copy of "PHP and MySQL for Dummies" ($15.00) from your local book store or Amazon:\n\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764555898/qid=1146851615/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/002-8060011-6960046?s=books&v=glance&n=283155\n\nIt will give you a pretty good start on both PHP and MySQL.  Once you understand that book, there are LOADS of books for various levels of expertise .... from novice to professional.\n\nYou'll be developing basic applications in no time!
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Name the file mypage.php instead of mypage.html. Include the php commands between tags like:\n\n<?php\n$tutssty = "Hello, how are you?";\necho $tutssty;\n?>\n\nIf you're using a free webserver, however, php is probably not enabled since the server has to parse each of the php files instead of just sending them to the viewer.