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Getting Started with WAMP


justbob3377

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Hi.  Newbie here.

 

I have had it up to HERE with Microsoft and MS Access and am ready to start using a more intelligent solution...

 

Unfortunately, I have no experience with WAMP.  (Have lots of database and programming experience, though.)

 

Questions:

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1.) Realistically, how long would it take me to install Appache (?), PHP and MySQL on a Windows XP machine?

 

2.) How long will it take to get these configured and working?

 

3.) If I get a Dummy's book, use online help, and use this website, how long should it take me to have a reasonable backend database and local web-forms working on my computer?

 

I have an Expense database that desperately needs building as I am swamped in Receipts, and I am tired of digging myself deeper with MS Access, however, I don't want to wait 3 months for WAMP to help save me.

 

Any wisdom would greatly be appreciated!

 

 

Just Bob

 

 

 

 

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1.) Realistically, how long would it take me to install Appache (?), PHP and MySQL on a Windows XP machine?

 

2.) How long will it take to get these configured and working?

No more than 5 minutes, to install AMP go to wampserver.com, download and install. Once setup open you browser and go to http://localhost

 

3.) If I get a Dummy's book, use online help, and use this website, how long should it take me to have a reasonable backend database and local web-forms working on my computer?

 

I have an Expense database that desperately needs building as I am swamped in Receipts, and I am tired of digging myself deeper with MS Access, however, I don't want to wait 3 months for WAMP to help save me.

Do not expect to pick up the PHP language instantly, it takes time. Before trying to do anything make sure you have a thorough understanding of the basics, such as variables, data types etc. Then move on to using PHP with a MySQL database.

Do not expect to pick up the PHP language instantly, it takes time. Before trying to do anything make sure you have a thorough understanding of the basics, such as variables, data types etc. Then move on to using PHP with a MySQL database.

 

Do you think it's worth trying to build my Expense system with PHP/MySQL or is it more practical to keep "nursing" MS Access for now?

 

If I thought I could get a basic back-end built and with some data entry forms then I'd jump in.

 

 

Just Bob

 

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