Web Design

contrapuntal · October 12th, 2003, 9:11 PM

Hi,

I've been designing web pages for four years now, but my knowledge in coding is restricted to HTML and CSS and some simple Javascript that I learned from those cut-and-paste sites.

What is the next language I should learn that will be practical and help me in web designing? XHTML? Javascript? PHP?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

- Peter

**AlexH** · October 12th, 2003, 9:22 PM

PHP > Everything.

**patrickb** · October 12th, 2003, 9:38 PM

PHP is a definite. It is a very efficient and easy language to learn. You will also need to delve into Javascript a bit, as there are some client side things you will find you need to do on occasion.

EngimaZ04 · October 12th, 2003, 9:42 PM

You may find PHP harder to learn than...lets say...HTML or something. But there is no comparison. PHP is simply better and more applicable in todays dynamic content. Its more efficient and easier to manage, the simple integration with databases obviously adds endless uses. The extra time needed to learn PHP is by far worth it. PHP is pretty simple to catch on to if you know languages like c# or c++.

Regards,
Joe

contrapuntal · October 13th, 2003, 12:29 AM

Okay, seems like everyone is unanimous that PHP should be the next language I should learn.

So now, where should I start? On the web? Or with a good book? Any specific recommendations?

Thanks.

**AlexH** · October 13th, 2003, 2:25 AM

PHP Freaks and PHP Complete are both very good websites for learning PHP.

Edit: It appears that PHP Complete is under a reconstruction.

**patrickb** · October 13th, 2003, 2:59 PM

Webmonkey has a decent amount of stuff on PHP, though a bit out dated. Also, when you grasp the language and need a reference, PHP Net is the final resting place of your browser.

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contrapuntal Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Jun 2003 Lives in California 78 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Hi, I've been designing web pages for four years now, but my knowledge in coding is restricted to HTML and CSS and some simple Javascript that I learned from those cut-and-paste sites. What is the next language I should learn that will be practical and help me in web designing? XHTML? Javascript? PHP? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. - Peter __________________ Server: vega

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AlexH Peaches! Excelling Contributor Joined in Jul 2003 Lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hosted on Jose, Pass19 564 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	PHP > Everything. __________________ alex.honeywell [ seigousei.net - pass19, binuweb.com - jose ]

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patrickb the one who was Super #1 Joined in Jul 2003 Lives in Memphis 1,967 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 3 times	PHP is a definite. It is a very efficient and easy language to learn. You will also need to delve into Javascript a bit, as there are some client side things you will find you need to do on occasion. __________________ Patrick Warnings: The program(s) might crash unexpectedly or behave otherwise strangely. (But of course, so do many commercial programs on Windows.) --www.gimp.org

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EngimaZ04 Registered User Fresh Surpasser Joined in Jul 2003 26 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	You may find PHP harder to learn than...lets say...HTML or something. But there is no comparison. PHP is simply better and more applicable in todays dynamic content. Its more efficient and easier to manage, the simple integration with databases obviously adds endless uses. The extra time needed to learn PHP is by far worth it. PHP is pretty simple to catch on to if you know languages like c# or c++. Regards, Joe __________________ URL=http://www.surpasshosting.com/forums/index.php?act=Msg&CODE=04&MID=421]PM[/url]![/font]

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contrapuntal Registered User Seasoned Poster Joined in Jun 2003 Lives in California 78 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	Okay, seems like everyone is unanimous that PHP should be the next language I should learn. So now, where should I start? On the web? Or with a good book? Any specific recommendations? Thanks. __________________ Server: vega

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AlexH Peaches! Excelling Contributor Joined in Jul 2003 Lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Hosted on Jose, Pass19 564 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times	PHP Freaks and PHP Complete are both very good websites for learning PHP. Edit: It appears that PHP Complete is under a reconstruction. __________________ alex.honeywell [ seigousei.net - pass19, binuweb.com - jose ]

October 13th, 2003, 2:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
patrickb the one who was Super #1 Joined in Jul 2003 Lives in Memphis 1,967 posts Gave thanks: 0 Thanked 3 times	Webmonkey has a decent amount of stuff on PHP, though a bit out dated. Also, when you grasp the language and need a reference, PHP Net is the final resting place of your browser. __________________ Patrick Warnings: The program(s) might crash unexpectedly or behave otherwise strangely. (But of course, so do many commercial programs on Windows.) --www.gimp.org

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