How Can I Learn PHP/MySQL ASAP?

Factual Questions
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I need to learn PHP and MySQL, basically, overnight.

What websites and/or books should I be looking at? What land mines can I avoid? What tutorials did you find useful? What script sites gave you the best leg up when you were writing your first PHP/MySQL application?

If you’re wondering what level of information would be most helpful, I have over 15 years programming experience, including Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server, C/C++, Visual Basic, Palm, ASP, COM, HTML, Javascript, etc. I am conversant with Unix platforms but don’t have access to one right now, so Windows experience is most helpful to me.

Thanks!

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As you may know, the quickest way to learn is t write a program. I mean, like a “Hello, Word” type thing.

I really liked this tutorial when I first started, and I pretty much learned overnight.

http://phphelp.com/article/1p1.php

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[sub]lousy stinkin’ typos…[/sub]

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PHP Reference site
MySQL Reference

The information in both of these sites assumes some programming experience, but you’ll find the complete syntax, tips, and examples in addition to multi-platform development guidlines. good luck.

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PHP Reference site
MySQL Reference

The information in both of these sites assumes some programming experience, but you’ll find the complete syntax, tips, and examples in addition to multi-platform development guidelines. good luck.

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Oopsie.

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The best PHP/MySQL book in my humble opinion: PHP: Visual Blueprint

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Thanks all.

What’s the best place to download PHP/MySQL from?

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Both can be downloaded from the respective sites I linked to.