Ok I am done with tutorials!

[-dj-]

Where do I start? What should kind of projects should I start? I know the basics of php and myql.

 

I need something that will start testing my knowledge but also teach me. Thank you

[nethnet]

You could do a lot of things.  They say it's best to start small-scale and work your way up, but I disagree.  When I started using PHP I started with a full-scale MMORPG.  It took forever to do, but I learned so much from that one project.  You could do something like a personal blog, where you can experiment with pretty much anything new and interesting that comes your way.  Forums like this are always a good learning experience.  Or you could venture to the PHP Freelancing forum and see if there is anyone who is looking for a small non-paid team to work on a large project.  Working with other people will be immensely beneficial, as well.  It's really up to you and whatever you find interesting.

 

Theo

[revraz]

Figure out why you wanted to learn PHP and make something for yourself.

[ILYAS415]

Yeh I'd say Nethnet's answer is the best.

 

I used to use tutorials all the time. Then i started my own RPG text-based game.

The game took me about 6months to complete believe it or not.

 

If your looking to specialise in text based game programming you might want to look up...

• ajax - a javascript tool which basically runs stuff right on the page without needing a reload

• find some game scripts. Id be happy to give you some of mine to look at.

• note down ideas from other games and see how you could possibly code them

[phpSensei]

Create Challenges, Explore Functions, Experement with Dates, Arrays, Strings,..etc

 

Like Revraz said, but not just for yourself. You can become an experienced programmer in the PHP field and start making money. A good place to start would be www.getafreelancer.com

[laffin]

Yep, or wander around the forums here, and see if you can come up with some answers for some of the questions.

These are small, and fast to create, if u have a good grounding in the basics of programming.

 

dun worry if yer answer is different than others, seen some where there are 10 different answers. but if the solution works

[-dj-]

Alright guys, thanks for your help

[dommer43]

as stupid as it sounds, i tend to just hit a site like http://www.codango.com/ and browse around...if I see a script idea that seems interesting, but feel its something I could recreate in a more effective manner in some way or other...I go after it.  This makes you learn some n ew stuff while really analyzing the end result based on usability and practicality...just a fun little excercise for me personally.

 

Now, inarguably, I could have time much better invested if I would just focus on a bigger project of some sort...but I tend to be too easily disinterested after a while.

 

Good luck in your quest.

[laffin]

Not only that, but when u do a massive project.

and still in the beginning learning process, you will most likely find a new way of doing something.

then inevitably, ya start changing other routines as well.

until it becomes a monstrosity of different methods.

 

yep, look, examine and try is best  on small projects