Posted by larry on 01/08/07 04:12

luvtopost@yahoo.com wrote:
> I am just wanting to learn PHP and MYSQL for now. I don't know Linux
> or Apache, so i will have to use IIS and my XP machine. I appreciate
> the advice though. Once i get more familar with this stuff, i will most
> likely put it on a more powerful machine and learn Linux and Apache. I
> will check out HTML Kit . Thanks again.

Actually putting them installed on a your deveopment system is a good
way to check out the code without uploading it, especially to squash
the most obvious errors we didn't see in our code, this is a 'good
thng' to pre-flight your code before putiing it on-line.

(Technically your computer acts just like a "web server" but this one
is only for you.)

You should also look for a program to write your code with (there are
free ones for just about any platform) the better ones offer "syntax
highlighting" whiuch will color variables, functions operators and
strings differently so you can "see" potential flawas quicker. Many
are just fancy text editors and some have more coding and site
mangement tools and are commonly referred to as an "Integrated
Development Environment" or IDE.

I'm sure many of us here have our systems set up for web development
(As I do, a laptop Acer - 1.4Ghz and a P4 desktop at 2.8 Ghz. I had a
Mac at work running them also but found the Linux tools better)

BTW - many books on PHP and MYSQL include a section on how to install
and configure PHP and MySQL on Windows, Linux or Macs. Also don't
forget Google enter PHP or MySQL with a few words on what you are stuck
on usually points you to a bunch of answers.

Welcome, and good luck!

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