PHP book...
i finally found a free host that supports PHP so now I need a book. Amazon offers the following...
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Professional Php Programming by Jesus Castagnetto, et al (Paperback - December 1999) $34.99
PHP Pocket Reference by Rasmus Lerdorf (Paperback - April 2000) $7.96
PHP Essentials by Prima Development(Editor), Julie Meloni (Paperback - April 2000) $31.99
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cant go wrong on the pocket reference for 8 bucks, eveyone loves pocket references, right? The first one is written by Jesus, would i go to hell if I didnt buy his book? Suppose I cant go wrong since the other one is written by a girl, and everyone knows girls cant program.
Hey, im kidding 
But any feedback on the other two?
The World of Dan posted this at 10:25 — 25th April 2000.
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Who is the free php host??
thats what I'm looking for.
Dan
Rob Pengelly posted this at 19:26 — 30th April 2000.
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DevShed has a review of Professional PHP Programming: http://www.devshed.com/Books/ProPHP/
Jesus Castagnetto usually helps out at the forums at http://www.phpbuilder.com . Maybe ask him for info about the book there?
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ROB posted this at 20:29 — 30th April 2000.
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thanks for the info but i already bought Professional PHP Programming. I havnt dove into it yet but its pretty thick so i can bet it covers alot.
Oh, and dan that host is at http://www.uoguilds.com. They only host Ultima Online related sites, but if you just want some server space to learn, practice or whatever im sure theyd never know.
Justin S posted this at 20:43 — 30th April 2000.
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There are actually a few free hosts who support PHP. Check out http://www.freewebspace.net/cgi-bin/db2/db.cgi?sb=1&so=ascend&view_records=1&Language=English&Location=---&Space=%3E0.0&Adtype=---&PHP3=PHP3&Title=&mh=10 for a complete list.
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The World of Dan posted this at 04:22 — 1st May 2000.
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Thanx for the list, i'll have a look and see if there are any that I like.
Dan
trespasser posted this at 03:57 — 12th June 2000.
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I got started in PHP using Core PHP Programming by Leon Atkinson. I really recommend you consider getting that one. I am surprised that an Amazon.com search did not turn it up though; it was there the last time I checked. ISBN: 0-13-020787-X.
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KeithMcL posted this at 13:50 — 19th June 2000.
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I am on chapter 9 of Professional PHP Programming and it's VERY good. Definately would advise to buy it.
For FREE PHP Hosting check out www.phpwebhosting.com
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Matt Kaufman posted this at 18:01 — 28th June 2000.
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Yes, I really like the "Professional PHP Programming" book. It explains it very good. If you have the money ($50), I would get that book. If you don't really want to spend anything, you can read the php.net online manual at http://www.php.net/manual I think.
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