3rdgear Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 My boss has asked me to learn about SQL and PHP.. the question that I have is where to start.. I know that they run hand and hand.. but I've tried reading about both but im just confusing myself. thanks J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocobueno1388 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Good places to learn are: www.tizag.com www.w3schools.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947740 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I would recommend reading a book. That is how I learned what I know (if you can consider that very much). I believe that learning off the computer can be somewhat difficult, compared to learning the exact thing from a book. I also find it difficult to read off a computer screen for a long period of time. Another plus is the fact that books can be referenced easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgear Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'll probibly get a book I have the same issue when it comes to computer screen I start going cross eyed. thanks but should I learn SQL or PHP first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benphp Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 There's nothing better than working on a project - create a table called people, and put in first, last, phone. Then build some PHP to interact with it - Add/Update/Delete. Tip: put all your non-SELECT SQL in a separate page from your form and results pages. You'll be glad you did later: FormPage > SQLPage > ResultsPage (can be FormPage again too). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgear Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'm sorry I'm really not trying to play stupid.. Obviously i'm going to need to install MySQL and PHP software.. before I can even get started.. My machine is on a network with SQL Server... that's not going to jack it up is it..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benphp Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 No. PHP and MySQL are independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgear Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 But don't you have to have mySQL to run PHP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerRobot Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 But don't you have to have mySQL to run PHP? Not at all. Whilst the majority of people using PHP use mySQL as their database, you don't have to. There's plently of alternatives (SQL lite, postgreSQL, MSSQL etc). Indeed, there's no requirement to have a database at all. That said, if you want a quick and easy way to get started with running PHP/mySQL locally, i'd recommend installing wamp. It'll install PHP, mySQL and apache (web server) in a couple of steps. It'll also add in useful tools like phpMyAdmin (web based application that allows you to work with mySQL easily). As for learning, i'd just get started with some tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhadus Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 MySQL and PHP are completely independent of one another. PHP is installed on a server. PHP and MySQL often go hand in hand because of how easily you can make them interact with one another. If you are new to both, I would suggest learning PHP and then incorporate MySQL in with that. One at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgear Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Thanks guys... I guess im going to jump in.. I'll let you know if I start pulling my hair out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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