mydownfall Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hey Guys, First off im not 100% new to this I just need some help getting setup. It's been a few years since i've played with mySQL and PHP. I am interested in starting it up again, but I need some help getting there. Prior to doing mySQL and PHP I did it in school, where I was able to use mysql through the command prompt to setup my database tables. I know there are other ways to do it, but I would like to return to my old ways of doing it if thats possible. Pretty much what I need is to find somewhere with a server that allows me to use mysql through the command prompt, and allows me to connect to the server that way as well. From there I can attempt to do PHP again. Like I said I know there are other ways of starting out, so if there is a different setup thats just as easy to use then let me hear about it. I am trying to build my boss's website for his business where it will need a member account area and also a shopping cart. I really dont know how to start this out to get it setup so if anyone can give me the first step it would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcateme Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 well i would recommend getting something like xampp and installing on a PC around your development environment so you can test on localhost also most if not all hosts running mysql/php now days use phpMyAdmin for setting up mysql tables and database it is very easy to learn and also use full for debugging SQL statements if you are at a loss to explain as to why no results are returned. there are lots of hosts out there with mysql/php and i know there have been a few lists of them compiled on these forums if you do a search Scott. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-758699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunabalans Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 First set up the environment for development http://kilinjal.com/index.php?cat=articles&flag=c&content_id=12 for mysql need not stick on to the old method of learning use can use teh tool available in the development environment Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-758729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydownfall Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Okay, yeah I learned php and mysql probably in 2004-2005 so its been a couple years. I'm going to download the program now and check it out. I hope its easy to learn and I hope that my prior knowledge of it will help as well. I know i'm going to have a lot of questions and I just hope one of you guys will help me out with it. I know you said to search and I will, but can you give atleast 3 hosts to me that will allow everything to work. Also question, the domain name is seperate from the host.. in some cases.. ??? but say i have this domain name can i just change the link of the server it's coming from and not have to go through a lot of changes with the code? Hope that makes sence.. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-760063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiso Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 First set up the environment for development http://kilinjal.com/index.php?cat=articles&flag=c&content_id=12 for mysql need not stick on to the old method of learning use can use teh tool available in the development environment NetBeans IDE is the best for PHP development? Maybe I should try it...I have used Eclipse, which works great for PHP. For small projects I just simply use Notepad++ As far as them needing NetBeans or a fancy IDE, it is not required. It can actually complicate things at first and distract them from actually learning. At least that is my opinion. When I started out php I just used notepad until I found Notepad++. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-760156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcateme Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 id have to say i have never really used netbeans from PHP development until i download the new 6.5 edition it is free and contains a live error checker and has a built in function dictionary although it is slow to load it often the two main problems with it is the initial start up time is REALLY long and also i think i needs some more work on the FTP side Scott. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-760215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Yeah, I use Netbeans from time to time, and it definitely has some slow moments. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-760224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q695 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I've found the yellow mysql book at bn, and webmaster in a nutshell are very useful Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-760342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydownfall Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 okay well before i can even attempt to play with wampserver i need to find a host that uses php and mysql.. can someone please give a few good hosts that I can look through? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-762516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Almost every web host out there supports PHP/MySQL. Also, just to make sure I understand you correctly, you know that they were suggesting that you install WAMP on your computer, yes? Edit: Webhost list: http://www.phpfreaks.com/forums/index.php/topic,117475.0.html Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/144576-starting-out/#findComment-762546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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