kanidrive Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I am new to the PHPfreaks forum, but not necessarily new to web technology. I've been using PHP since 2004, from an Apache 1.3 web server running on Windows XP Pro (SP1) from a RoadRunner connection in my apartment. Back in the early days, server space was limited and broadband was just started to emerge from Novelty to Necessity. I got away from developing applications because I got caught up in a fast-paced lifestyle that lead me to so many dead-ends I couldn't find the Exit. I'm back to Web Development with a newfound passion and desire to get better at it, but for the many years I've been using the web, I feel as though I'm light years behind. I recently earned my MBA and after scanning the job market and weighing my options and establishing my personal goals, I'm 100% set on becoming a PHP Developer. I have programmed in binary and hexadecimal for various purposes that integrate component level circuitry for things like silly little games built from TTL packages on breadboards to 68HC11x microprocessors, and dabbled with Visual C++ and Visual Basic. I have a strong background in computer hardware and configuring software for various purposes including (but not limited to) Accounting, Inventory Management, GIS (ESRI and Delorme products), and remote accessibility. My experience building websites has been mostly with using HTML and a little CSS from images derived from Photoshop and Fireworks. I have a solid grasp of Javascript, but have only scratched the surface of libraries for use with AJAX techniques such as jQuery. I've never used a framework/helper package like CakePHP but I'm interested to learn. I have very little experience with Flash and Actionscript 1 and 2, and a little more experience using Perl 4 and 5. I've ran a few servers that hosted MySQL, and even one using IIS from a Windows Server 2000 platform, but for employment purposes I've been looking into MSSQL, DB2, and Oracle. Using helper apps like PHPMyAdmin, I have no trouble constructing a database and with the help of Google, I can make just about anything "work". I'm here on this forum to better understand PHP and general web development on a deeper level. Can I just reference the code and materials others have written or suggested? Sure. But I'm ready to evolve and become a better web developer without the crutch of Google, or other means to simple reference and edit code. I like to be autonomous and self-sufficient as much as I like to help others do so. I look forward to getting to know the fine folks of this web community and give as much as I receive. =o) Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/238231-a-friendly-and-goal-oriented-hello/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Sounds like you have a lot of experience, welcome to PHPF. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/238231-a-friendly-and-goal-oriented-hello/#findComment-1224319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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