How did you learn php?

I have read lots of articles at w3schools and tizag about php but still can't use it to make scripts?

could you give a method on how to properly learn php?

 

Just try to create a basic script you like.

You'll learn along the way.

 

you can read e-books for learning the syntax and basic rules of PHP.

If you already know that, I advise you to search for the some basic PHP projects such as in this url

http://www.sitepoint.com/subcat/php-tutorials

and also php.net site is a good reference.

 

video tutorials helped me a lot, and a stack of books i have here, pm me if you need any videos i find they are the best way to learn i spent a fortune on them but worth it lol

Graham

 

well I found this killerphp.com site with video tutorials. I will check this in details. Sorry graham i cannot afford paying.

 

Basically you learn by realizing the software you run on your website no longer works, and the company that makes it is defunct, so you either fix it yourself or give up.....

 

Just like most things in life you have to really like what you are doing.
With programming languages try to put everything you learn into practice. If you just keep reading on and on it will get boring at some point or you will loose focus. When I started learning PHP I made a simple website. As time went by, I learned new things and eventually had to rewrite the website script until it caught up with my new php skills. (I did this at least three times)

 

try php tutorials, start with simple examples from php help and try to understand them, then try to create your own scripts. you cannot learn in a very short time, but you can increase learning performance with time and dedication

 

I learned by working on a project which is how I learn all new languages now.

For example, you could try and make a calculator (would teach form handling, data validation, math operations etc.) or a calendar (date/time, UI).

One of the easiest scripts you could make is a contact form that sends an email.If you get stuck there are usually plenty of tutorials on the web to help you along, if not then you might be trying something a little too advanced. I know there are many contact form tutorials for example.

 

exactly!!
you will learn it when you practice yourself to build one which you need.
and as the time passes you will learn more about it.

you can even try to understand other readymade php scripts.
they can help you a lot.

 

I thing the best answer should be: learn the concept. If I do not understand the concept of all of php I can build a nothing. I am working on some video tutorials and create a simple news submit or article submit, call it whatever.
You can check and help me with something:
How to save it? should I use MYSQL for saving that on a page?
Check here it is experimental:

scutari.freevar.com/pr.php

Another thing, should i install php on my computer to make experiments cause I need to upload files constantly?
Do I need internet then(if I install php on my com)?..
thanks..

 

You can try http://www.phpfreaks.com

Sorry I cant post live links in the post yet.

 

I learned programming languages by reading books.

 

First you read, then you read some more, and finally - you read more, more and more There's no other way. A good programmer cannot stop reading and learning more, cause he won't be 'good' if he stops.

 

Yes, use a database. It's the cornerstone of almost all things web related. Having Apache/PHP/MySQL on your computer is a good idea, you will be able to work much faster. Plus you can get a site to "live" status and work/learn on your home setup. WAMP is the best option to get everything you need in one package, if you are using windows that is.

Good luck

 

If i install wamp do i need internet to make experiments?

 

No you don't.

Also, grab a good PHP & MySQL book like PHP5 & MySQL Bible

 

really? i just need to install it on my com and make experiments all day long..thats cool thanks a lot for sharing.

 

Yes, you don't but its a lot more easier if you do. Just a single book cannot compare to googling the stuff you can't understand or want to learn. Asking in forums helps a lot too, as you can see. My advice is having internet while trying to do something, cause when it's not working you can easily give up if you can't find out whats wrong..

 

Just keep following along with tutorials and php.net is also great resource.