PHP *questionz*

3DeSiGnZ · 07-04-2003, 08:23 PM

Can someone tell me what's the difference of a normal html page and a page containing php? what's so good about php? I've read some tutorials but I still don't understand it. But first of all I wanna get an an idea what does php does.

...Thanks...
...Jorge...

Alpha · 07-04-2003, 09:42 PM

PHP is an HTML-embedded scripting language. Much of its syntax is borrowed from C, Java and Perl with a couple of unique PHP-specific features thrown in. The goal of the language is to allow web developers to write dynamically generated pages quickly. You will not be able to see other site's PHP by simply viewing the pages in a text editor because PHP is a server-side programming langauge.

DarkDevil · 07-04-2003, 10:24 PM

That pretty much sums it up. but in laymans terms...

HTML is Clientside - the code is sent to the browser of a viewer and is decoded by the browser of choice. This is why different browsers display websites differently.
PHP is Serverside - its code is never sent to the browser of a website viewer. The server's software runs the code and everything happens without the viewer seeing it.

and...

HTML is incharge of Design/Layout of a website
PHP is incharge of data management

Other Clientside coding includes CSS, DHTML, and Javascript
Other Serverside coding includes Perl, ASP, and... umm... yes... =

adam_uk · 07-05-2003, 12:02 AM

PHP Code:

  <? 

 
echo "This is php";

 
?>

This is html

3DeSiGnZ · 07-05-2003, 01:19 AM

I have ws_ftp pro and cute ftp. I already have a free php4 hosting, asp, etc.... What do u think it's the next step I should make to work with php.. DO I have to learn something to work with php? Pls help me out, Im really lost about the php. I've understanded so far what u guys have told me.

Thanks...

adam_uk · 07-05-2003, 02:20 AM

get down to your local book shop and pick up eith php in easy steps or sams teach yourself in 24hours

excellent books! that will get you started

DarkDevil · 07-05-2003, 11:29 AM

i'd suggest books. but an alternative is try and make sense of the php manual found at php.net and look around for php tutorials. I believe webmonkey.com has one here. This is very basic, but it gives you an idea.

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3DeSiGnZ New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11 19.00 NP$ (Donate)	PHP questionz Can someone tell me what's the difference of a normal html page and a page containing php? what's so good about php? I've read some tutorials but I still don't understand it. But first of all I wanna get an an idea what does php does. ...Thanks... ...Jorge... __________________ (hear me out now) (You are gonna listen to me like it or not)

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Alpha NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 249 401.00 NP$ (Donate)	PHP is an HTML-embedded scripting language. Much of its syntax is borrowed from C, Java and Perl with a couple of unique PHP-specific features thrown in. The goal of the language is to allow web developers to write dynamically generated pages quickly. You will not be able to see other site's PHP by simply viewing the pages in a text editor because PHP is a server-side programming langauge. __________________ --Alpha

07-04-2003, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
DarkDevil NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 498 834.00 NP$ (Donate)	That pretty much sums it up. but in laymans terms... HTML is Clientside - the code is sent to the browser of a viewer and is decoded by the browser of choice. This is why different browsers display websites differently. PHP is Serverside - its code is never sent to the browser of a website viewer. The server's software runs the code and everything happens without the viewer seeing it. and... HTML is incharge of Design/Layout of a website PHP is incharge of data management Other Clientside coding includes CSS, DHTML, and Javascript Other Serverside coding includes Perl, ASP, and... umm... yes... = __________________ Sometimes I lay awake at night and I ask "Where have I gone wrong?" Then a little voice says "This is going to take more than one night"

07-05-2003, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
adam_uk Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,211 6,170.25 NP$ (Donate)	PHP Code: `<? echo "This is php"; ?>` This is html

07-05-2003, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
3DeSiGnZ New Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11 19.00 NP$ (Donate)	.......PHP.......... I have ws_ftp pro and cute ftp. I already have a free php4 hosting, asp, etc.... What do u think it's the next step I should make to work with php.. DO I have to learn something to work with php? Pls help me out, Im really lost about the php. I've understanded so far what u guys have told me. Thanks... __________________ (hear me out now) (You are gonna listen to me like it or not)

07-05-2003, 02:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
adam_uk Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,211 6,170.25 NP$ (Donate)	get down to your local book shop and pick up eith php in easy steps or sams teach yourself in 24hours excellent books! that will get you started

07-05-2003, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
DarkDevil NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 498 834.00 NP$ (Donate)	i'd suggest books. but an alternative is try and make sense of the php manual found at php.net and look around for php tutorials. I believe webmonkey.com has one here. This is very basic, but it gives you an idea. __________________ Sometimes I lay awake at night and I ask "Where have I gone wrong?" Then a little voice says "This is going to take more than one night"

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