Archive for October, 2007

Introduction to MySQL Video Tutorial

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

I’ve just released a new video introducing MySQL - PHP’s partner in crime.
I cover basic topics like:

Database types.
The difference between a database and a spreadsheet

etc …
I also briefly introduce phpMyAdmin given that it is probably the most used MySQL management tool out there today.
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I will soon be releasing more videos that get into practical [...]

Running Windows on your Mac

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Hi,
This is a touch off topic but I thought that some PHP’ers out there might be interested nonetheless.
Preamble:
I got my first Mac about 8-9 months ago and I have to say after having used Windows (all flavors) since 1994, I have to admit that OSX is the best operating system I ever used. Yes, even [...]

PHP Video: Creating your own Functions - Part 3

Thursday, October 11th, 2007

Hi,
This part 3 of 3 of my video series on creating custom functions in PHP. We continue from where I left off in part 2.
The Video: Custom PHP Functions - Part 3
Thanks,
Stefan
www.killerphp.com

PHP Video: Creating your own Functions - Part 2

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Hi,
This part 2 of 3 of my video series on creating custom functions in PHP. We continue from where I left off in part 1.
The Video: Custom PHP Functions - Part 2
Part 3 will be out soon.
Thanks,
Stefan
www.killerphp.com

PHP Video Tutorial: Creating your own Functions

Monday, October 8th, 2007

Hi,
This part 1 of 3 of my video series on creating custom functions in PHP.
We cover the very basics and learn about one of the key advantages of creating functions in php versus just write straight PHP code to your pages.
The Video: Custom PHP Functions
Part 2 and 3 will be out soon.
Thanks,
Stefan
www.killerphp.com

PHP Video Tutorial: Functions

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

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 Functions - part 1
PHP Functions - part [...]