Learn How to Use PHP with Easy Step-by-Step Guide | [SOLVED]

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around learning how to use PHP, focusing on installation and programming aspects. Participants share their experiences and challenges related to setting up PHP and building a simple application.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on how to use PHP after downloading the zip file, expressing confusion about the next steps.
  • Another participant suggests that the official PHP website is a valuable resource for both installation and programming.
  • A participant indicates they are trying to build a project and finds the installation process challenging, particularly the manual provided by PHP.
  • There is a question about the operating system being used for installation, with a suggestion to consider a package that simplifies the setup of Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
  • One participant outlines their goal of creating a simple text submission feature for a board.
  • A link is provided to an example of a simple application that resembles the desired functionality.
  • A participant inquires whether the original poster is hosting the application on their own computer or using a web hosting service.
  • The original poster confirms they are using their own computer for hosting.
  • Another participant advises that a web server should be set up on the computer before proceeding with PHP and MySQL.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various challenges and suggestions regarding PHP installation and usage, but there is no consensus on a single approach or solution. Multiple viewpoints on installation methods and resources remain present.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention specific operating systems and installation packages, indicating that the discussion may depend on individual setups and preferences. The complexity of the installation process is noted, but no specific solutions are agreed upon.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in learning PHP, particularly those facing challenges with installation and initial programming tasks.

Matt
[SOLVED] How to use PHP

Can anyone teach me how to use PHP? I just dled the zip file, but I don't know where to go from there : (
 
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Well, I'm trying to build one, so I suppose I need to know how to do both. I'm findind that the installation isn't exactly user friendly so I am even stuggling with the manual PHP provides.
 
Are installing on Windows IIS or Unix Apache?

Try http://foxserv.net. it's a package that easily installed apache, ,mysql and php in linux or windows machines.
 
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Well, I think I am way over my head here without doing some extensive research. Here is pretty much what I want to do:

I want a text box where you can submit text, and have that posted on a board - something simple.
 
Something simple like this:
http://www.michaelallsup.com/sign2.htm
 
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Matt are you using your computer to host or did you sign up for an account somewhere on the web?
 
My own comp.
 
Before doing anything with php and mysql you should get a webserver up and running on your computer.
 

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