adammo Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi all, I apologize if this is the wrong place to post this, but I am a bit new to this. I have been working in the QA field for a few years now since graduating with a CS degree. I have always been interested in Web Development, but never took the plunge. These questions may seem really silly, but I hope that someone can help . 1 - Where is the best place to start? I have read a few tutorials, but am not sure if this is sufficient. Are there any recommended books or online courses that would help on both the PHP and MySQL? 2 - My goal after learning was to do a little bit of freelance work in my spare time. But will my lack of experience cause me problems if I am hired to work on a project? I'm wondering what the best way is to gain valuable experience so that I can do a little freelance work. 3 - I currently work full time. Are there many people that freelance part-time after a full time work schedule? Anyways appreciate any insight. Sorry to bother! Adam Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/148257-newbie-to-php-help-getting-started/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo-urns Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi Adam, Hey Adam, I have a full time job and am freelancing part time. My full time job is web development as well, so i like to either apply for jobs that will be quick and brainless (easier coding anyway) Or bigger projects but let the client know it will take longer. 1 - best place to start, for me was i read tutorials and got a php book. I picked up learn php in 24 hours. (not possible clearly, but a book packed with good info) I'm sure there are better books out there as well. 2 - For doing some freelance, your proposals will most likely have to be cheaper at the start and always plan for about double the amount of hours, you plan it will take if you are doing something new (just for the learning curve) (I still don't follow my own advice on this sometimes :-/ ) 3 - I wouldn't try to get a lot of work freelancing part-time however it depends on your situation. Family, activites, etc. Or what I usually do is get a bigger job then take a break for a week or two from part time freelancing. I hope that is some insight let me know if you have more questions. -Corey Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/148257-newbie-to-php-help-getting-started/#findComment-778340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammo Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 That helps alot, thank you very much for your reply! I just wasn't sure how far behind i'd be by just reading tutorials. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/148257-newbie-to-php-help-getting-started/#findComment-778406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo-urns Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Tizag has some good php tutorials http://www.tizag.com/phpT/index.php Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/148257-newbie-to-php-help-getting-started/#findComment-778473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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