Hi guys. im new to Php. can anyone tell me how php is different from HTML? what are the the most common applications of php for web designers? Thanks. 
php is a dynamic scripting language that's parsed on the server end of things... when it's done running, it spits out regular HTML to the browser. its uses are far too varied to even begin to describe here.
some common applications: web counters, message boards, link management, content management systems, user input (as in users can add links or upload files), site management software, interactive features, calendars, the list goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on....Can php also provide security for websites? process online forms?
Are there any good Php tutorial sites?PHP questions should be asked in the PHP forum, thank you.yes, it can do all those things and much, much more!
there's a zillion metric tons of excellent tutorials out there... i'd actually recommend getting a book as well.
google for "php tutorial" (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.google.com/search?q=php+tutorial">http://www.google.com/search?q=php+tutorial</a><!-- m -->)I don't think PHP provides security for websites. That is the function of the server software and other software. Scripts that use forms, like PHP or Perl, are security risks. You have to learn how to code your scripts with security in mind.PHP is actually better than javascript for example at making a secure login page or w/e, because with JS they can simply "view source".
but i would suggest looking into a thing called htaccess
php is a dynamic scripting language that's parsed on the server end of things... when it's done running, it spits out regular HTML to the browser. its uses are far too varied to even begin to describe here.some common applications: web counters, message boards, link management, content management systems, user input (as in users can add links or upload files), site management software, interactive features, calendars, the list goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on....Can php also provide security for websites? process online forms?
Are there any good Php tutorial sites?PHP questions should be asked in the PHP forum, thank you.yes, it can do all those things and much, much more!
there's a zillion metric tons of excellent tutorials out there... i'd actually recommend getting a book as well.
google for "php tutorial" (<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.google.com/search?q=php+tutorial">http://www.google.com/search?q=php+tutorial</a><!-- m -->)I don't think PHP provides security for websites. That is the function of the server software and other software. Scripts that use forms, like PHP or Perl, are security risks. You have to learn how to code your scripts with security in mind.PHP is actually better than javascript for example at making a secure login page or w/e, because with JS they can simply "view source".
but i would suggest looking into a thing called htaccess