Computers PHP Dummy!

Can anyone tell me what is PHP in their own words? :dizzy2: From what I read I've understood that it's sort of a programming language? code? @_@ and What is SQL?

I have a problem here! I want to create a blog usingCafelog but I couldn't understand the requirments. I never had a domain before, so I think this might be the problem.

-Baka Skuld

 

php is a scripting language

It's website is here: http://www.php.net

It's really easy to pick up. Well.. I think it is.

SQL stands for Structured Query Language. SQL is used to communicate with a database.

I use mySQL myself ( http://www.mysql.com ). It's really easy to learn.

Cafelog:

What you seem to need for cafelog, is a server that offers php4 support and a mySQL database account.

I think there are some free servers with these on offer, you should check them out.

 

Erm, about mySQL do you know how to create/ set up a database in a server?

 

Yes i do.

However, server rarely let you have enough access to be able to install something like mySQL onto them. The usually offer mySQL accounts.

If you have a server that you can connect to. You can use myCC (mysql control center) to control it. It's a veryeasy to use graphical interface.

you can download it here:

http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysqlcc.html

 

X_X I've downloaded mySQLCC but there are a couple of problems!

Now let's continue the dumminess

1. I have access to a ftp server.
2. The port number consists of 2 digits while mySQLCC requires 3 or more digits.

These are the errors I get using mySQLCC

btw I decided not to give off the address so mind the x's :sweat2:

 

No, mySQL server use port 3306 usually, try connecting to the same ip address on port 3306, or else your gonna haveto e-mail their webmaster to ask him/her what to use for mySQL access