Hi, I just released the first 3 videos on PHP functions that covers some of the basics on this fundamental construct in PHP. In these videos I cover things like: What exactly are functions. What are a functions ‘arguments’. Why do functions ‘return’ things. … and a bunch of other stuff too. The Videos: PHP…

Hi, I’ve released a new video tutorial covering PHP basics. In this video I teach three different loop types in PHP: For Loops While Loops Foreach Loops The Video: php loops Thanks, Stefan Mischook www.killerphp.com

The following video teaches the basics of conditional statements in PHP; specifically the ‘if’ statement. PHP conditionals video tutorial Again, this video is for beginners to PHP and programming in general. Note to uber-nerds: If anyone complains to me that this video is to simple, I might hit you with a theoretical article on how…

I just released part 3 on how to process forms with PHP: Processing forms with PHP – part 3 This video wraps up my introduction to forms and PHP where I also teach a little about functions along the way. It’s about 8 minutes long. – This video is geared towards total beginners to PHP…

I recently ran into the following error when trying to launch PhpMyAdmin from the WAMP icon tray menu: phpMyAdmin – Error Cannot load mysql extension. Please check your PHP configuration. What does this mean? In a nutshell, PHP cannot find the library (mysql.dll – on Windows) it needs to connect to MySQL. How can you…

In my beginners php videos, I recommended XAMPP as the way to easily install Apache, PHP, MySQL on a MAC. Well, I just discovered something called MAMP at: http://www.mamp.info/en/index.php This nifty little application allows you to (really easily) install Apache, PHP and MySQL. You are provided with a standard DMG file that you simply drag…

Hi, I’ve had several people request that the article on object oriented PHP be made into a PDF for offline viewing. Well … here you go: oop php pdf The PDF also contains links to the accompanying videos. Thanks, Stefan Mischook www.killerphp.com www.killersites.com

Hi, I’ve just released part 3 of my videos on objects in PHP. In this video, I clarify a point I was trying to make in part 2. In a nutshell, I talk about why it makes sense to keep any page rendering code (HTML and CSS) out of your business logic classes. .. I…

Hi, I’ve released part 2 of the video: Building Objects in PHP In this video, we actually use the object we created in Part 1, in our PHP page. – I will have another video to clarify and wrap things up covered in Part 1 and Part 2. Thanks, Stefan Mischook

Hi, I just released part 1 of my video on building objects in PHP. This is a hands-on video where I hope the viewer will actually write code along with me. I want to stress that this video (like everything else on this site,) targets beginners .. not old PHP hacks. … My goal is…