I am currently working on a web site and I want to learn PHP. I was wondering if anyone knew any particularly good websites/books? I can find millions on google but I was wondering if anyone had used one and found it particularly good?
If you are just looking to learn php, I recommend the Zend PHP 5 certification guide - http://www.zend.com/en/store/php-certification/study-guide. It reads more like a reference. It starts with the basics and quickly moves to more advanced and useful topics. A bit pricey, but a good php book. Otherwise http://www.php.net/ is the best place for reference. http://www.phpclasses.org/ has some good functions and classes that are mostly ready to go. You have to register but the scripts are free, and many are very useful. You can also ask questions in this and other forums.