What languages?

[acidcore]

I wanted to jump right into PHP and I just wanted to know if there was another language that I should learn or that I need to learn to start scripting in php? I have programmed for about 4-5 years using C++, VB, and QB. I have also learned some web languages such as HTML and CSS and I am just starting to learn java in one of my college courses. From what I have seen on the wbe I like PHP better than CGI/PERL, and just wanted to know if you could just jump right into it?

[aym]

If you know HTML and CSS then you can start learning PHP right away!
C++ is an advantage, PHP and C have a lot of common things.
you'll also need to learn database concepts and SQL, websites usually store data in databases, and PHP is used to retrieve and format data into a webpage.
good luck!

[acidcore]

Well I have learned databases but never really touched on SQL. I guess I will go buy a PHP book and start learning. I really like PHP's data retreival, it makes it very convenient for forms and guestbooks etc. Thanks for the input, I wanted to make sure before I go buying books. I guess I will keep posted of what I learn.

[aym]

As for books, I recommend PHP And MySQL Web Development, I have the firs edition of the book, and it's great, explains PHP, database concepts, how to use MySQL with PHP, and lots real-life examples.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

EDIT:
Don't forget the PHP manual, PHP is one of the best documented languages around.
Lots of info there, especially user contributed notes.