Getting started in PHP

What is PHP?

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a scripting language designed for web development. Its code can be embedded right in your HTML documents. Among its many uses is the processing of forms you place on your web pages.

Where to get PHP already installed on the Apache server.

To build and test PHP scripts on your PC, you'll need to install the Apache webserver on the device you use for web development. Novices will want an installation package that includes the webserver, PERL, PHP and MySQL.

There are now many sources for getting the Apache server with all of the add ons.

For Windows: IndigoStar

For Linux: Linux users will find it in the repository.

An easy PHP Tutorial

Here's a very simple tutorial that talks about everything from getting PHP to writing and running your first script.
Simple Tutorial

The PHP Manual

If you like the tech jargon and all that good stuff try PHP Manual

The manual can be downloaded at set up on your PC. See Preface for details. We recommend downloading the chm version (Windows compiled help file) and then creating a short cut on the DeskTop.