Learning PHP - Part 1: A Gentle Introduction ![[Registration never required for free content]](/images/free.gif)
By: Thomas Pletcher on Wednesday, April 20, 2005
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A basic introduction to PHP, placing the language in context vis-a-vis its competitors, and providing syntax and usage examples — including connecting to, and displaying data from, a MySQL database.
The Learning PHP Series:
Learning PHP - Part 1: A Gentle Introduction
Learning PHP - Part 2: All About Arrays
Learning PHP - Part 3: Basic Content Management
Learning PHP - Part 4: Focus on Functions
