I'm a newbie to PHP and have no knowledge at all.

 

I am looking for a book to teach myself PHP that is easy to follow and understand.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance

Hi stu,

There's a good thread on best books etc here

Hi stu,

There's a good thread on best books etc here

 

And when you are ready http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html

 

A programme that will allow you to test your scripts on your pc.

 

Pat

Hi i have been studying php mysql for about 2 months pat24 as helped me the books i recommend are php5 and mysql bible

 

http://www.amazon.com/PHP5-MySQL-Bible-Tim...e/dp/0764557467

and php6 and mysql 5

 

http://www.amazon.com/PHP-MySQL-Dynamic-We...s/dp/032152599X

 

with the help of this forum and these 2 books i have buit contact forms login register a CMS and a Shopping cart

 

good luck

Thanks guys will have a more indepth look at these.