[Web4lib] Training Recommendations for PHP and MySQL

[Mark Dehmlow]

Daniel,

In my experience, nothing beats taking a manageable sized, real life 
project and learning as you apply the technology to it.  As I get stuck, 
I Google what I am trying to accomplish and there is almost always 
sample code that someone has written along with a tidy explanation for 
why they did it this way.  It is a nice way to leverage the robust 
coding community out there (plus you don't have to wait around for an 
answer like using a discussion list).

Of course, a really good reference helps - I haven't met an O'Reilly 
book I didn't like, but the PHP reference I have is the PHP 5 unleashed 
which is reasonably comprehensive. 
http://www.amazon.com/PHP-5-Unleashed-John-Coggeshall/dp/067232511X/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1270767982&sr=1-25

I recommend getting a start with some of the basic code, but after a 
project or two, consider looking into coding object oriented PHP, it is 
pretty powerful, relatively accessible,  and will expose you to some 
conventions that can prepare you for other languages like Java.

Regards,

Mark Dehmlow
Digital Initiatives Librarian

      Electronic Resources and Serials 
		 Access Department 

115A Hesburgh Library      |  mdehmlow at nd.edu
University of Notre Dame   |  voice: (574) 631-3092
Notre Dame, IN 46556       |  fax:   (574) 631-6772






Cornwall, Daniel D (EED) wrote:
> Hello,
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> Would you let me know what your favorite training resources are for learning PHP and MySQL? I have checked the web4lib archives, but they seem to be full of posts relating to specific problems.
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> I've found a nice selection of books, but knowing sources of online training, tutorial videos, etc would be very helpful. If desired I can summarize for the list. Thanks, Daniel
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