First five steps in learning PHP

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kalaam

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Kindly tell me
which software to download for PHP in windows, is there only one software? Which one is the easiest to use?,

If i have a website and the server allows php, do i need a software still?

If my server allows php, do i need to simply put php code in my website and it will work?

What are the first three codes which i can use and which will work?

I shall be very thankful for the help. Thanks !
 
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cigarboy

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which software to download for PHP in windows, is there only one software? Which one is the easiest to use?,
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If you know to write code, I to use Notepad ++. - it is free

If i have a website and the server allows php, do i need a software still?
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You need a softer to write your code

If my server allows php, do i need to simply put php code in my website and it will work?
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Yes it will works only to change extension from html to php
and write php code in <?php echo 'hello';?>

What are the first three codes which i can use and which will work?
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<?php echo 'hello';?> This will works
 
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uptownhr

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Use, EASYPHP. It will install apache, php and mysql for you in one simple step.

However, if you already have a server that supports php. You can start using it right away. You just need FTP access to add and edit files on the server.
 
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srsabariselvan

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For Learners of Php

Are you currently learning the php? "WAMPSERVER" is the best offline server. This offline contains mysql,php,etc.. i learned the php using wampserver. it's easy and best one
 
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vladvs

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The best software to use is Notepad++, if you cant' afford Dreamweaver.

The best server package for windows is XAMPP. You will get Apache, MySQL, PHPmyAdmin and some other useful software.
 
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kollkolen

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if I understand correctly, the software you need to test locally on your computer would be xammp or wamp.if your server allows php then you could test locally then upload your files and they should work.not sure what you mean by "top three codes"
 
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rwebber77

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I use MAMP to control Apache and PHPmyAdmin and it couldn't be easier. I have Dreamweaver and personally would rather write the code by hand so I use UltraEdit when running Linux, TextWrangler in Snow Leopard, and Notepad in XP.

If you run a Unix based OS chances are you have everything already and just need to enable it. The absolute best part about PHP is the cross-platform compatibility that CSS always screws up.
 
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Jay-S

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For the server I would recommend WAMP or XAMPP. As for editing the PHP files my favorite editor is PHP Designer because it has a built in debugger, but it costs money. If you are short on cash I would recommend using Notepad++ to edit the code.
 
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10west

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php

expression edits php, with intellisnse and code coloring etc. micosoft also supports php dev in general.
http://www.microsoft.com/web/platform/phponwindows.aspx

MS visual web developer express is free,
http://www.freewarefiles.com/Microsoft-Visual-Web-Developer-Express_program_17937.html

i think navicode is php also, it does java et, Real nice ide, free!
http://www.navicoder.com/

php tutorial in depth
http://www.w3schools.com/PHP/php_syntax.asp
http://www.php.net/manual/en/
code samples - entire projects
http://www.planet-source-code.com/
 
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Ignis

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I've used metapad to web code a long time. PHP IDE's I tried were very slow on my old computer and even after switching to a new one I was in the habit of using this.

Absolutely do not use the normal notepad though, the limited undos can really put you in a fix.

I installed XAMPP and still use it to this day for my home server needs.
 
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AE7

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I use Notepad++ to edit.

Depending on which platform I am on.

WAMP on Windows
XAMPP on Mac
Custom LAMP installation on Linux, it is a clone of my servers' configurations.
 
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