I know nothing about php AND MySQL where do I go?

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alm99

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Like as said in the title, I know nothing about them, never programmed, anything. Where is a good place to start? Whats the best resource for how to's? I was looking to build a site consisting of a database where users could upload files kinda like the pic hosting services. Any ideas?
 
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alm99

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I have a couple of webhosts that have these installed, but I don't know how to go about getting a database driven site going where users can submit info kinda like that of the pic.bbzzdd.com hosting service
 
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alm99

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Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
Originally posted by: AnimeKnight
I started reading

www.php.net

www.mysql.com

www.apache.org

So far.. I only got apache installed.. I am having problem installing php..So I also would like to know if there are any other websites where I can read more about them.
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You beat me to it.
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I have gone to the php.net site a few times, but its a little over my head right now

<------ Complete noob to any sort of programming
 
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From my perspective, the concept of PHP and MySQL is very easy. The biggest problem you are going to have, will be with installation. For the learning purpouse I would encourage you to install PHP, MySQL, and Apache separately, one by one. There is a good tutorial, although a litte outdated over at the webmonkey. I do have my own tutorial as well, if you want it, PM me I can search and send it to you (my tutorial is for windows though). Also make sure that you are going to install and configure phpmyadmin, which is nothing more than a GUI interface to MySQL. This little program is very handy, although once again it takes a while to configure. Overall, PHP seems is a very forgiving scripting language. It is very easy to learn, especially if you had some previous programming experience with Java or C++....
You will be just fine!
 
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n0cmonkey

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Originally posted by: alm99
Originally posted by: n0cmonkey
A great place to start might be the correct forum.
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get a quicker response here, but thanks for your help
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It wouldnt be that bad if people posted everything in the correct forum. It is the fault of members like yourself that the other forums are so "slow."
 
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adlep

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Give the guy a break n0cmonkey
Edit: He is absolutely right, the OT section is always very busy, the best and fastest way to get some quick help/feedback
 
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and after you learn more about php/mysql, if you want to test out some stuff before making your site live,

try out phpdev.

phpdev - What's it all about ?

:) - well its all about getting PHP/MySQL/Apache (PERL)(others?) running on your Win32 machine.
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Originally posted by: falconx80
if you guys have a friend who has a webserver running php and mysql then goto


http://www.thetechboard.com/tutorials/php101_part1_page1.php

otherwise, find a host that has mysql and php installed....
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Wow thanks that looks like an excellent resource, lots of great info. Thank you again, any others?

Fortunately I do have (several) webhosting accounts which have PHP/MySQL so that's not a problem. I'll even offer webhosting with your own website, your own e-mails, webmail, PHP, MySQL to AT'ers at a discount, please e-mail me at rossman@gottadeal.com with your website space, bandwidth and monthly budget specifications. The webhosting I will be offering is not the same webhost provider who I use for my forums.

Here is a screen shot of the control panel you'll have full access to.

AnimeKnight & ndee - Thanks for the great links!
 
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n0cmonkey

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Originally posted by: adlep
Give the guy a break n0cmonkey
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I am just pointing out the stupidity in the thought. That's all. Ill help you all out and post all on topic threads in OT from now on.
 
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RossMAN

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Originally posted by: adlep
I do have my own tutorial as well, if you want it, PM me I can search and send it to you (my tutorial is for windows though).
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Would you mind sending me your tutorial to rossman@gottadeal.com? If you're interested I can provide free webhosting for the tutorial if that's ok with you?

When you say your tutorial is only for Windows, does that mean the webserver has to run Windows or is Unix Apache ok?
 
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alm99

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thanks for the help and the sites, gonna have to read up on it later after I get home from work
 
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n0cmonkey

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Originally posted by: adlep
Once again... Do not use plain command line of MySQL if you dont have to...
Use PhpMyadmin instead...
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What a horrid website. No explanation of what the project is about.

Looks like an interresting project though. Too bad its webbased.
 
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n0cmonkey

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Originally posted by: adlep
Give the guy a break n0cmonkey
Edit: He is absolutely right, the OT section is always very busy, the best and fastest way to get some quick help/feedback
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Well since you edited after I replied Ill reply again. If people that post on topic threads in off topic posted them in the correct forum, the real forums would get more traffic and people that are here to learn and teach things may see the topics more often instead of only a group of children that like to post news stories repeatedly throughout the day.
 
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