New to MySQL

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I am starting to try and learn PHP and MySQL and am using "How to do everything with PHP&MySQL" by Vikram Vaswani.

Is this a good place to start? I have installed XAMPP as I understand that this can make installation a little easier.

Any tips?

Thanks

[r937]

yes, starting with a book is good

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...I guess I will get my coat!