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Re: Absolute Beginner (Setup Questions)

Posted by denis on 02/13/07 17:39

<See_Red_Run@Yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am trying to figure out how to get started with PHP/MySQL.
> Everything I've read so far says to start with PHP first. I was
> expecting something like Visual Basic Express or some other type of
> free IDE. So I discovered that I needed to download a virtual server,
> so I downloaded OmniSecure and followed the set up instructions as far
> as I could figure them out.
>
> So here is where I'm stuck.
> 1) While trying to set up and configure everything it tells me to move/
> rename a certain .ini file. I can't find this file.
>
> 2) Even if I did get set up correctly I'm not sure what program/IDE to
> use to begin entering code?
>
> I am obviously a beginner, but have made several Access databases and
> basic applications using Visual Basic Express and SQL Server Express
> but all of those programs have had various set up wizards that made
> everything idiot proof.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
> Thank you.
>

As far as the setup itself is concerned, if you want an operational
Apache/PHP/MySQL stack I would recommend downloading and installing xampp.
It installs and configures everything by itself and all you have to do is
click Next alot. :)

This is really a good way for a beginner to get everything operational.
Possible limitation - I don't know if there's a version for Linux, but
Windows version works great for me.

If you insist on setting up everything individually, be prepared for some
manual work. I would suggest going to www.php.net as they have alot of info
on how to do that. If you'd like I could send you a small powerpoint file
with instructions on how to get IIS/Apache+PHP+MySQL up and running on
Windows.

As far as coding is concerned, you can start with Notepad if you don't have
anything else. There are some editors and IDEs that could help you out. I
remember liking Bluefish on Linux, and as far as Win32 is concerned, I
usually go with Notepad (pure lazyness) but it shouldn't be a problem to
find some tools. I'm told that these days Macromedia Dreamweaver supports
PHP developement including code-completion, so if you already have a license
for that, you might like using the same tool for web design and PHP coding.


Denis Gerina

 

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