I’ve been asked many times (by web designers) about what programming language they should learn so that they can build database driven websites. My short answer is of course: PHP.

That said, I felt a little more detail was required: why do the competing technologies (ASP, ASP.NET, Ruby etc …) suck compared to PHP … in that regard?

From the article:

The article’s title (I admit,) will get some people little miffed at me. But, what can I say, the truth hurts!

Seriously, this statement is valid and is worth talking about because there are a lot of web designers out there who are considering the leap into building dynamic (database driven) web applications. And with so many choices (ASP, ASP.NET, Ruby etc …) it can be very frustrating when trying to make that choice.

Of course, I believe (and know) that PHP is the choice language/technology for web designers. But why are the other technologies not a good choice for web designers?

You can read the rest at killerphp.com:

Why ASP, JSP and Ruby suck for web designers

Thanks,

Stefan Mischook

www.killersites.com
www.killerphp.com

Hi,

In my continued attempts to teach web designers how to program with PHP (now an essential web design skill,) I’ve just released 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.killersites.com

Hi,

I just released three videos on PHP functions that targets total beginners to programming and PHP.

The Videos:

• PHP Functions – part 1 (8:31)
• PHP Functions – part 2 (8:57)
• PHP Functions – part 3 (8:12)

I cover basic topics like how to spot and use functions, what are functions ‘returns’ and what are function ‘arguments’.

Thanks,

Stefan Mischook

Hi,

I’ve update my beginners tutorial on object oriented PHP adding steps 18-22.

Again, this is a code intensive article where I expect you to follow along with your PHP editors.

More to come.

Thanks,

Stefan Mischook

www.killerphp.com

I just a released a new video (in a larger format) on forms and PHP at www.killerphp.com

You can check out the details (and the video) at www.killerphp.com

Part 2 (coming out soon) we will get into practical PHP code.

CIAO,

Stefan Mischook