Learning PHP programming can open a whole new world of lucrative career opportunities. PHP is a server side script, and it is also an open source software; it can be used on different platforms like Unix, Linux and Windows. PHP is one of the easiest programming languages to master; being an expert in this programming language can help you be one of the most in- demand IT professionals in your area (and around the world – the possibilities are endless!) Aside from being easy to master, PHP also runs smoothly on most servers that are being used today, including IIS or Apache. Here are some tips to get you started on learning PHP programming.
Step 1: Get your PHP programming jumpstarted: you first need to install Apache on the server, and then you can start the PHP installation. You can get a free downloadable version at www.php.net; this side offers simple instructions on how to go about the installation process. Check the specifications that are compatible with your individual system.
Step 2: There are a number of free PHP tutorial websites that can help you in your quest to become a PHP programming master. The sites guide you through all the basic steps, and everything is simplified to help even those who are not that familiar with basic programming techniques. You can find the websites by typing “learn PHP programming” on to your search engine’s search button.
Step 3: You can also borrow or buy books that also provide step-by-step procedures on learning PHP programming. Some of the books you should consider are W. Jason Gilmore’s “Beginning PHP and MySQL 5: From Novice to Professional”, and Janet Valade’s PHP & MySQL for Dummies”.
Step 4: It would also be good to talk to an experienced programmer, and ask for tips on how to get started with your learning process. The programmer will also be able to answer your questions as you go along.
Deciding to learn all about PHP programming is the first step towards a more fulfilling career. With the right attitude, patience and an open mind, you can master this programming language in no time at all.
PHP is simpler and also better, personally i recommend you to learn php. First thing you should know about programming is it never ends.. Everyday programmers develops new functions/classes and also availabilities of programming languages increases.. What you need to start is learning basic and default codes which comes with php engine. Download PHP Engine from: php.net Then use w3schools.com to learn php after that to extend your knowledge use php.net to find out what functions exists and how you should use them. If you do what i told you, after a month you will become a programmer, if you already know another programming language i believe you can learn php in a week. Keep it in mind before starting PHP you should know HTML which can be learn by same site (w3schools.com).
I have added a link to a Socket Programming in PHP guide to the related links section below. That should supply all the information you need to learn.
PHP is written in the C programming language.
Most online programming services will charge for PHP programming service. However, there are many free PHP programming tutorials available.
It varies depending on your previous experience with programming/scripting, HTML, and such, but generally PHP is considered quite an easy language to learn. But as any language, it may be easy to learn to use it, but hard to learn to use it the right way.
Yes - 'advanced' PHP programming uses Object Oriented Programming (OOP).
PHP++ is an object-oriented version of the PHP programming language. ++ is used in programming to increment a variable by one so it means an improved version of PHP.
You are trying to compare two things that are completely different. PHP is a programming language, and QA testing is a step in the creation of products.
Well, whatever you do, you'll have to learn. The easiest way to learn some basics is to use a high level programming language such as, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Python etc.. (very long list).
Here is a website with all kinds of PHP programming books:http://www.freeprogrammingbook.com/php.php
No, my office does not have PHP programming services. My office uses Frontpage programing for our websites.
Two sites worth exploring for lessons on web programming in general are CSS-Tricks.com and Lynda.com