Php Newbie

[samporras]

I'm just learning how to use php and was wondering if I needed to install the Apache server on my computer. I know that totalchoice has Apache servers, but I don't know how to create php files or where I would do it.

Please excuse the ridiculousness of the question (if it is really dumb)....I'm a little embarrased asking this, but, like I said, I'm just learning.

Are there any tutorials through TCH?

[TCH-Don]

I do not think you need to install Apache server on your computer.

 

As to tutorials, try

Php Minitutorial 1, For anyone who wants to learn php

and

Php Minitutorial 2, Time saving tips with forms

 

You just need to try the tutorials and you will see how easy it is.

[vangrieg]

You will need to install Apache (or another server) on your computer only if you want to test your scripts locally. Otherwise you will have to upload files here every time you modify anything.

 

Sorry if it isn't the answer you hoped for.

 

These *nix things (I mean PHP and Apache) look scary at first, don't have "normal" configuration UI and so on, but in fact they are very easy to set up and run, at least on the level you will be using them at first.

 

Theoretically, you can use IIS as a server, if you have Win2k or XP you shouldn't even download anything (it's in Control Panel | Add or Remove Windows Components | Internet Information Services).

 

BUT: it's a bunch of security holes by definition and God knows how it'll work with PHP. So I would recommend to install Apache if you decide to test your scripts locally.