PHP Tutorials

Practical PHP Programming

This is an unpublished book on PHP. This book assumes no PHP programming skill at all - you will be taught from scratch in that respect. It appears to be quite comprehensive and can be navigated online in tutorial fashion, so it serves as an online php book or php tutorial.

Tizag.com's PHP Tutorial

The goal of this tutorial is to teach you the basics of PHP so that you can customize PHP scripts that you download, so that they better fit your needs; begin to understand the working model of PHP, so you may begin to design your own PHP projects; and give you a solid base in PHP, so as to make you more valuable in the eyes of future employers.

PHP Tutorial

This site has a php tutorial that has short descriptions of the basics as well as working with files, sending email with php, and working with files and directories.

An Introduction to PHP

A short PHP tutorial that introduces the basics of the language including variable, operators, server variables, http headers, setting cookies, includes and working with form data.

Introductory Tutorial

Introduction to the basics at PHP.net. A short simple tutorial that only deals with dynamic webpage creation with PHP.

W3Schools PHP Tutorial

Another fine tutorial from the folks at W3Schools including an introduction to PHP, installations, syntax, operators, conditionals, looping, functions, forms, cookies, inlcudes, date formats, and odbc database connections.

Beginners PHP

On this site you will find a variety of resources for php including tutorials, sample code, downloads, sample chapters from books and links to other php sites.

phpfreaks.com

phpfreaks.com has two sections of tutorials: their own and user submitted. Their own php tutorials tend to address more advanced php topics like using php sockets, creating php/mysql membership systems, using php sessions and a host of other php topics including some basic ones like using php variables and arrays in php. The user section has links to offsite tutorials covering many topics.

Zend.com PHP Tutorials

A large list of PHP tutorials divided into beginner and advanced categories and covering many PHP topics.

Classes and PHP

Learn to develop resusable objects.

PHP Guestbook

An example PHP guestbook is examined in this PHP tutorial.

Sending MIME email in PHP

Tired of sending those drab textual notifications and newsletters to your friend and clients? Ever wanted to send attachments and/or HTML embedded email.

Send HTML Email

How to send an HTML email message from a PHP script.

Creating a Mail Form with PHP and Flash

Create a contact form within Flash and link it to PHP.

Binary Data + MySQL + PHP

If you want to store binary data like images and html files directly in your MySQL database, this column is for you!

PHP Official Sites

Phalanger - PHP Language Compiler for .NET Framework

The aim of the Phalanger project is to create a module enabling execution of PHP scripts on the Microsoft .NET platform. This module is cooperating with the ASP.NET technology enabling it to generate web-pages written in PHP the same way ASP.NET pages are.

Hardened-PHP

Hardened-PHP adds security hardening features to PHP to protect your servers on the one hand against a number of well known problems in hastily written PHP scripts and on the other hand against potential unknown vulnerabilities within the engine itself.

PHP Documentation

The PHP manual is available online in a selection of languages. You can choose between the printer friendly and graphically designed versions.

PHP Manual

Indispensible PHP resource.

Latest version of PHP

Download the source code or the Windows binaries for the latest version of PHP.

MySQL

You may want to download the free MySQL database software package.

PHP IDE

PHPeclipse

PHP, SQL, HTML - parser, debugger, code formatter, outline view, templates. Built on top of the powerful Eclipse development platform (www.eclipse.org).

Maguma Open Studio

A PHP IDE that includes features for class browsing, ftp support, snippets, debugging and project management. The Open Source version of Maguma Studio.

PHP Designer 2005

The development environment in PHP Designer 2005 combines many powerful features such as customizable syntax schemes for PHP, HTML, XHTML, CSS, Perl, C#, JavaScript, VB, Java and SQL (Ingres, Interbase, MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Sybase and Standard SQL), a class/include browser, test and debug your scripts with the PHP interpreter, integration of the PHP manual, parameter hint, auto indent of brackets, automatic close brackets, access to common code/script libraries all combined in this one unique program.

tsWebEditor

tsWebEditor is a powerful php editor and html editor which you can also use as a simple text editor. It displays the source code colored (syntax highlight), parameter hint for functions, code completion (php, javascript, asp, html), code browser, php syntax and error check, help, css assistant, html tag editor, html syntax checker, etc.

KPHPDevelop

KPHPDevelop is a PHP IDE for KDE. See the website for more detailes.

Dev-PHP IDE

Dev-PHP is a full-featured Windows Integrated Development Environment for PHP. It has many cool features, like Function browsing and full integration with the PHP parser and the PHP-GTK library.

PHP Coder

PHP Coder is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) especially developped for PHP programmers.

TemplateTamer

TemplateTamer is a tool for creating and maintaining a template based dynamic PHP web applications, with clearly and completely separated code from the html design. Free edition can be used as long as there is a link to the TemplateTamer web on every page

Arisesoft Winsyntax

Arisesoft Winsyntax is a free PHP-code editor with a fast syntax highlighting engine and the context PHP-help for professional scripting for Windows.

PHP Source Code

PHP Scripts Archive  

This site has a mix of free and commerical php scripts broken down into the usual categories.

Zend Code Gallery

The Code Gallery features snippets of PHP code that can be integrated into your PHP application.

gscripts.net

A directory of free PHP scripts such as forums, photo galleries, CMS , e-commerce solutions and many more. Each script has demo.

PHP Snippets

This site has some snippets, functions and PHP classes. The code here is designed to show you common functionality in PHP and MySQL packed in easy to use code blocks, functions or classes.

PHP Freaks Code Library

374 PHP Code Examples arranged into categories.

PHPClasses.org

PHP Classes Repository is a service created in 1999 as a means of distributing freely available programming classes of objects written in the Web scripting language named PHP. The goal of this service is to build a base of programming components ready to be used in Web applications written in PHP.

Hot Scripts PHP Section

There are a wide variety of php scripts here. Some are free and some are commercial, so you will have to hunt around to find the free ones, but there are plenty of free php scripts in many different categories here.

free-php.net

At free-php.net you will find FREE PHP SCRIPTS and php resources.

codewalkers.com

196 total PHP scripts.

PHP Categories

Scroll down to the bottom for an extensive, categorized listing of PHP source code.

Programmers Help code section

PHP source code section, here you fill find a mass of code which is categorised to make it easier to find.

PX : the PHP code exchange

There are many php scripts in this archive and as far as I can tell they are all free. There is also a neat feature that allows you to search for code that has been added or modified within a specified period of time.

Code and Article/Tutorial Categories

Click the ok button at the bottom of the page and get a bonanza of free php source code.

Sourcebank

Browsable source code directories including the PHP source code directories on this page.

PHP Source Code Area

18 Categories with 42 files to choose from.

DevScripts

PHP Scripts, Code Snippets and Code Samples

PHP Source Code

Lots of PHP Source Code.

PHP Example Scripts

PHP sample scripts.

Clock PHP Source Code

Client-side clock, based on computed time differential between browser and server.

PHP Message Board Scripts

Simple Machines

This is a free forum software package based on PHP and MySQL.

phpBB

phpBB is a high powered, fully scalable, and highly customisable open-source bulletin board package that supports unlimited boards and posts, instant messaging, multiple languages, searching, private and public forums, and templates. Requires PHP and MySQL, MS-SQL, PostgreSQL or Access/ODBC database server.

Phorum

Phorum is an open source web based message board written in PHP. The databases the current release supports MySQL and PostgreSQL.

MercuryBoard

MercuryBoard is a new bulletin board script written in Object-Oriented PHP4, and utilizes a MySQL database.

Zorum

Zorum is a message board software, which may be used with equal success on both intra- and internet site. Supports smilies, polls, searching, listing messages by user, message preview, moving topics, php code support in header and footer template and many more features. Requires PHP4 and MySQL.

PHP Guestbooks

Chipmunk Guestbook

Chipmunk Guestbook is an easy to use yet powerful guestbook with a customizable layout, ability to delete entries by browse and search. The new version allso supports BBcode except the quote and code command in BBCode. You can also ban certain Ip's from posting.MySQL required. Version 1.4 features a brand new admin panel. Admins can now edit entries

Cool guestbook, Ver. 2.0 (Freeware)

This is a Cool guestbook script. All you need to do is create a MYSQL database table and set the variables below to conform to your settings and that's it. Includes features: smilies, anti-spamming, bad language filter, email notifications.

Ardguest - Free PHP Guestbook Script

Ardguest is a simple guestbook script that uses a flatfile to store messages, so you don't need any database like MySQL or PostgreSQL. It's suitable for anyone who need a guestbook that can be setup quickly. Features : multi-pages display, ability to delete unwanted entries, checking for required field warning messages for missing fields, mail notification when someone signed the guest book, multiple line in comment support, and more. Support for both UNIX/Linux and Windows system.

BIG SAM - PHP Guestbook

Built-In Guestbook and Stand-Along Module that requires php but does not need a database, allows visitors to leave their name, e-mail and comments on your web site. Features web-based administration of the guestbook.

php3guest 1.7.1

A multi-language php guest book that require mysql and is released under the gpl license.

Simple PHP Guestbook

This is a very simple guestbook done in PHP, named as Simple PHP Guestbook. It does not use SQL database but a text file to store entries and is distributed under GPL license

NBook - A guestbook script

NBook is a simple to use, simple to install guestbook script with web-based configuration. Fields are Name, Email, Homepage, Location, and Comment. Date and Time are added after posting and the users IP is hidden in a comment.

Kazaam PHP GuestBook

A guestbook script utilizing SQL DB.

PHP FAQs

PHP FAQ

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PHP.org FAQ

PHP FAQ available in many languages and covering many topics.

PHPFAQ

MySQL PHP Questions and Answers

PHP Knowledge Base

Extensive PHP faq.

The unoffical php FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions about PHP

This is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about PHP and their answers.

PHP Forums

PHP Freaks Forums

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PHP Forum at the aptly titled PHP-Forum.com

Web Forum site dedicated to PHP and its uses.

CodeWalkers PHP Forums

Extensive PHP forums.

PHP Builder Community Forums

Register for free to post questions.

phpsociety.com

PHP discussion forums.

Tek-Tips PHP Forum

PHP forum.

DevShed Forums

PHP forum.

php.dinsol.com

Free PHP scripts, softwares, articles, tutorials and host with support forum and jobs/resumes.

PHP CMS Systems

Exponent Content Management System

Exponent is a fully-featured, modern CMS written in PHP, that enables non-technical people to manage and update their websites with minimal effort. Exponent is also an attractive development platform for traditional and non-traditional web applications.

Back-End.org

A GPL CMS based on PHP/MySQL.

Puzzle Apps

Content Management System developed in PHP, using XSL as templating engine. Use of SQL database (MySql, SQLite, PostgreSQL, soon MSSQL) with ADODB or PEAR::DB as DBAL. *NIX like permission system. You can run many websites in one database.

phpwcms

phpwcms is an Open Source web content management system. It is optimized for fast and easy setup and works on any standard webserver platform that supports PHP/MySQL and was tested successfully on Windows 2000/XP, MacOSX and LINUX

CMSimple

CMSimple is a simple content management system for smart maintainance of small commercial or private sites. CMSimple is written in PHP. It apparently uses a flat file for storage rather than a database and is not recommented for sites with text contents above 2 MB.

TYPO3

A free, features rich, Content Management System built with PHP/MySQL and running under many Unixes and Windows.

UseBB

UseBB is an easy-to-set up and easy-to-use Open Source PHP/MySQL bulletin board system with several user and administration possibilities, especially designed for small to medium sized web sites which do not need the overdose of features found in other forum packages.

Xaraya

Xaraya is an Open Source extensible content management system. The system allows on-the-fly extensions to the content and user areas which allow greater control and versatility. Coupled with a XSLT style template engine with complete templating of output.

PHP-Nuke

PHP-Nuke is a news automated system specially designed to be used in Intranets and Internet. The Administrator has total control of his web site, registered users, and he will have in the hand a powerful assembly of tools to maintain an active interactive web site using databases. Requires php and an sql database server.

Tiki CMS

Tiki is a powerful CMS/Groupware. Features: article, forum, newsletter, blog, file/image gallery, wiki, drawing, tracker, directory, poll/survey & quiz, FAQ, chat, banner, webmail, calendar, category, ACL, etc in Single Sign-on or LDAP.(PHP/MySQL/Smarty)

PostNuke

PostNuke is a community, content, collaborative management system. Has been translated into many languages including a recent arabic translation.

Geeklog

Geeklog is a blog, otherwise known as a Weblog. It allows you to create your own virtual community area, complete with user administration, story posting, messaging, comments, polls, calendar, weblinks, and more. It can run on many different operating systems, and uses PHP4 and MySQL.

Mambo

Mambo Open Source claims to be the finest open source Web Content Management System available today. According to their website there is no need for HTML, XML or DHTML skills, just enter your content, add a picture and then through the easy to use administrator web-interface click and publish.

php Simple News

php Simple News is PHP/MySQL based news management system for your web site that's simple to use and easy to setup. Add, edit and delete posts through a GUI administration suite. Customizable output. Supports multiple news posters.

PROPS

PROPS is an open, extensible Internet publishing system designed specifically for periodicals such as newspapers and magazines who want to publish online, either exclusively or as an extension of their print publication. PROPS is written entirely in PHP4 using a MySQL database backend, and is free software released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

phpWebSite

phpWebSite provides a complete web site content management system. Web-based administration allows for easy maintenance of interactive, community-driven web sites. Client output from phpWebSite is valid XHTML 1.0 and meets the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative requirements.

ezContents

ezContents is an Open-Source website content management system based on PHP and MySQL. Features include maintaining menus and sub-menus, adding authors that write contents, permissions, workflow, and layout possibilities for the entire look of the site by simple use of settings.

XOOPS

XOOPS is a dynamic OO (Object Oriented) based open source portal script written in PHP. XOOPS is the ideal tool for developing small to large dynamic community websites, intra company portals, corporate portals, weblogs and much more.

PrattCMS

PrattCMS is a powerful and easy to implement Content-Management-System. With a WYSIWYG HTML editor that runs inline on both Mozilla, and Internet Explorer non-technical users can change content of the website (note: there is a text editor as part of the WYSIWYG editor for those users with HTML knowledge). PrattCMS is really a cobbling together of many different open-source technologies, including the Smarty Templating Engine, the PEAR database scripts, and PHP.

Vortex Portal

Vortex Portal is a template-based content management solution for gaming websites.

eZ publish

"eZ publish is a powerful open source framework for content management, sharing and collaboration."

Sitellite

Sitellite is an advanced Open Source (GPL) web based Content Management System (CMS) and PHP framework which also utilizes Apache and MySQL technology to operate. There are open source and commercial versons.

FlexCMS

FlexCMS is an out of the box user-friendly CMS. Easily build dynamic websites/portals, maintain web content, navigation and even limit access to what members/guests see/do from anywhere in the world with just a web browser. Free version contains advertising.

PHP Blog Scripts

b2evolution

b2evolution is a classy news/weblog tool (aka logware), allowing you to run newsfeeds and weblogs. b2evo runs on the very common PHP/mySQL platform.

BLOG:CMS

BLOG:CMS includes state-of-the-art weblog, forum, wiki engine, news aggregator (atom / rss), and photo gallery. It ships with application/xhtml+xml MIME type by default, for top performance on modern browsers. It will also automatically supply older standard, text/html, to browsers which cannot handle this, like MSIE.

Serendipity - a PHP Weblog/Blog software

Serendipity is a weblog/blog system, implemented with PHP. It is standards compliant, feature rich and open source (BSD License).

WordPress

WordPress was born out of a desire for an elegant, well-architectured personal publishing system built on PHP and MySQL and licensed under the GPL. WordPress' highly advanced user system allows up to 10 levels of users and many other features.

MyPHPblog

MyPHPblog is a weblog application for those wanting a free and easy way to create their own blogs. MyPHPblog allows for the collaboration of many users into a single blog and creation of multiple blogs all from a single interface.

b2

b2 is a news/weblog tool based on php and mysql, you can install b2 in an already existing database, and you can put several b2's in one database. Pages are generated dynamically from the MySQL database.

Nucleus

With Nucleus, you can set up one or more weblogs. If you want to, you can even show the contents of multiple weblogs on the same page. You can set up a team of authors for each blog, with a separate login and different rights for each member.

Geeklog

Geeklog is a blog, otherwise known as a Weblog. It allows you to create your own virtual community area, complete with user administration, story posting, messaging, comments, polls, calendar, weblinks, and more. It can run on many different operating systems, and uses PHP4 and MySQL.

bBlog

bBlog is a blogging system written in PHP and released under the GPL. bBlog uses smarty for templates, plugins, and as much as possable other parts of Smarty.

My weblog

My weblog script is a simple weblog/journal script were you can post your thoughts ,rants or news of your life etc. It comes with a admin area where you can post, edit post and comments. Appears to be based on mysql.

BlogScript

A php-based blog script with a mysql backend.

bplog

bplog is a minimal weblog/news script for use with Apache+PHP+MySQL

BMachine

BMachine doesn't require any database system such as MySQL or Postgres SQL, it works both on MySQL and flatfiles.

Personal Weblog

Personal Weblog is a PHP include file for adding a weblog to a home page. It is highly configurable and can be changed to fit any web page style.

pMachine

The free version supports only one weblog. The commercial version allows multiple weblogs.