PHP
Explore PHP, one of the most popular Web programming languages in use today. Learn how PHP works and how to write useful PHP scripts and applications.
Topics in PHP
PHP Arrays
These articles explain how arrays work in PHP, and show how to create and manipulate arrays.
PHP Strings
Learn how to create and manipulate PHP strings, and how to use common PHP string functions.
Articles in PHP
How We Redesigned Elated.com: The Build Process - Article 17 June 2010
Matt takes a journey from PSD to HTML (via CSS and PHP) to show how he built Simon's new design for Elated.com.
Create Nice-Looking PDFs with PHP and FPDF - Intermediate Tutorial 26 February 2010
Learn how to use the free FPDF library to produce great-looking PDF documents from within your PHP scripts. Full example included.
PHP For Loops - Beginner Tutorial 24 August 2009
PHP for loops are handy for running a block of code a set number of times. Learn how to use PHP for loops in this beginner tutorial.
PHP While Loops - Beginner Tutorial 10 August 2009
PHP while loops let you run a piece of code again and again. Learn how to use PHP while loops and do...while loops in this beginner tutorial.
The PHP elseif Statement - Beginner Tutorial 27 July 2009
Learn how to use the PHP elseif statement with this easy-to-follow PHP tutorial.
Making Decisions with the PHP if Statement - Beginner Tutorial 14 July 2009
Learn how to use the PHP if statement to make decisions in your scripts. Also covers the PHP else statement.
PHP Comments - Beginner Tutorial 3 July 2009
Learn how to write PHP comments, and how to comment your PHP code effectively, in this easy-to-follow PHP tutorial.
PHP Data Types - Intermediate Tutorial 9 June 2009
Lists and explains all PHP data types, and shows how to read and change data types. Also looks at PHP's loose typing.
PHP Operators - Beginner Tutorial 1 June 2009
Learn how to use PHP operators in your scripts. This article explores common PHP operators and looks at operator precedence.
PHP Constants - Beginner Tutorial 25 May 2009
Learn how to create PHP constants with define(), as well as how to use constants in your PHP scripts. Also looks at predefined constants.
PHP Variables - Beginner Tutorial 18 May 2009
This article explains PHP variables, and shows how to create, change, and use variables, as well as how to name PHP variables.
Writing Your First PHP Script - Beginner Tutorial 11 May 2009
Learn how to get started with PHP programming. This beginner tutorial walks you through the process of writing a simple PHP script and shows how PHP scripts are put together.
What is PHP? - Beginner Tutorial 29 April 2009
What is PHP, and what can you do with it? This gentle PHP introduction explains the basics of PHP and looks at how you can use it to build feature-rich Web pages and applications.
