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Posted by william.clarke on 02/14/07 22:20
On Feb 14, 3:39 am, "denis" <d...@cced.ba> wrote:
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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.
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> > 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.
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> > 2) Even if I did get set up correctly I'm not sure what program/IDE to
> > use to begin entering code?
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> > 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.
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> > Any help would be appreciated.
> > Thank you.
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> 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. :)
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> 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.
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> If you insist on setting up everything individually, be prepared for some
> manual work. I would suggest going towww.php.netas 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.
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> 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
Personally in Windows land, I'd recommend winLAMP (not as pretty but
cleaner) over XAMPP, both packages do all the setup for you, but
XAMPPs setup and placement of things is a little more quirky (and the
control panel for stopping/starting Apache and MySQL is not too good,
winLAMPs start/stop shortcuts in the Start Menu are to the point and
clean).
XAMPP: http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp.html
winLAMP: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winlamp/
Check out both packages and decide for yourself, neither of these
include an IDE. I usually just use Notepad2, but if I was going to pay
for something I'd used the Zend Studio. A few people I know use
Eclipse with the PHP add-in.
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