Quickest way to learn PHP

[resa]

Hi!
I recently learned a bit of html...enought to build a website. Now I want to learn PHP because my work requires it. Can anyone guide me to the best source to learn the language the quickest and simplest?

[dead-poetic]

I would get a book on php, go to your local library and check some out, you don't have to buy if you don't want to; study other poeples code, a good place to study is a forums, I have several that I visit programmingtalk.com, PHP Null, webhostingtalk.com and dynamicdrive; study tutorials, search dogpile.com , and I would also become best friends with php.net. Also what I found helped me the most is to create php script and mess around with the language. Hope this help you!

[nikomou]

Hey, i'm just 17 years old, and have build my own website in html. My most reicent task was/is to use php and mysql and make my site dynamic, and i;m well on the way... All i can say, is dont be affriad to ask for help. I wouldnt have got as far as i have without asking on this forum (many thanks to twey and everyone else for the help i've reiceved)

Also, it is best to start off using reading tutorials, i found this one v. helpful http://www.freewebmasterhelp.com/tutorials/phpmysql

Good luck!

[Twey]

You're welcome
If you're looking for a book for the reasonably clueless, I suggest "PHP In Easy Steps" by Mike McGrath, published by Computer Step. For a free tutorial, see http://www.w3schools.com/php/default.asp.

[resa]

I just wanted to thank everyone on their tips...I will get right to it...I've already checked out a book and plan on checking out the sites...
But thanks for the help!