PHP book recommendation

[Wolf597]

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

[hthar]

Just search for PHP tutorials, they all are good.

[Evoken]

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]

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

[Poiesis01]

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]

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]

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

The 4th edition is due out in June.

[hthar]

also you can use several php related sites more info.

[stevo632]

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]

I second Head First PHP and MySQL, fantastic book!