PHP book recommendation

**Wolf597** · Apr 21, 2009, 20:19

Can anyone recommend a good PHP book for someone just starting out? Thanks!

**hthar** · Apr 21, 2009, 20:42

Just search for PHP tutorials, they all are good.

**Evoken** · Apr 22, 2009, 02:31

PHP for the World Wide Web is the one I am reading now and it has been great so far. Check it out.

That said, I've heard that the absolute best PHP book to learn is PHP and MySQL Web Development. I ordered a copy and it is still on it's way so I have not read it yet, but you may look into that as well.

**flooby** · Apr 22, 2009, 03:05

Your best bet is to look at the reviews on Amazon, for the latest books available and user comments.

**Poiesis01** · Apr 22, 2009, 04:20

PHP for the word wide web is a good one. I've also used PHP5 and MySQL for Dynamic Websites, both from Peachpit Press. Of the two, I'd go with PHP5 and MySQL for Dynamic Websites

**divinequran** · Apr 22, 2009, 06:12

http://in.php.net/ is the best site to learn php, instead of purchasing a book you can download this manual and study or take printout.

**SpacePhoenix** · Apr 22, 2009, 10:28

http://www.sitepoint.com/books/phpmysql1/

The 4th edition is due out in June.

**hthar** · Apr 28, 2009, 00:47

also you can use several php related sites more info.

**stevo632** · Apr 28, 2009, 04:10

im using Head First PHP and MySQL.

Head first series only came out december last year. so they are in early production, however i think are brilliant. and are very easy to follow. and quite comical

**babyboy808** · Apr 29, 2009, 08:46

I second Head First PHP and MySQL, fantastic book!

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