I have always being on the hardware part talking about repair, networking and configuration etc, but have always have this thirsty for programming, now I decided taking it bit starting with HTML and CSS, but nw d issue is on php which have decided to learn.

have searched online to source relevant info., but I'd like the professionals to enlighten me better talking about what is needed, most importantly the compiler to be used and how to configure them.

then what is the relationship with using adobe cs5 and downloading php, I mean if I download php do I still need using adobe suite . thanks

- Get a notepad++ my best text editor
- install xampp, your free localhost, i.e your codes to browser intermediary
- Carefully read through w3schools.com entries about php to get basics of the language
- download php manual from php.net
- visit youtube, search for php beginner lessons, watch as many as you can.

Other recommendations.

- youtube channels: thenewboston, robert smith, marcus recck, phpacademy, derek banas, giannis marinakis, michiel wouters, john morris, tim kipps.

- google: search for php ebooks most are free.

- as you spend time learning the scripting part[php] dont forget about databases, there are few database languages you can choose but most people prefer to learn php along mysql.

- html, css are super easy, get back to them after you finish php or the php-mysql CRUD part.

Good luck.

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then what is the relationship with using adobe cs5 and downloading php, I mean if I download php do I still need using adobe suite . thanks

What you need is a host, a host that support PHP and APACHE with mysql as bonus.. Xampp, or Wamp covers that for you.

You mean dreamweaver? that is something you have to pay for, not to mention spending extra time learning how to use. What i listed above are free and reliable. But if you prefer paying for stuff i will recommend udemy.com, where you can get all kinds of vídeo tutorials from tons of professionals.

Other issues i wont talk of are which type of pc to use or what type of web browser. Go for which suits you.

thanks guys, u are just too much. I have started with w3. schools and developing a book store site, but I needed help with code to use for search button with an icon. I did one using CSS to create a clas and HTML but it isn't working like what I needed.