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I may be wrong but isnt the line require_once ('inc/mysql_connect.php') or die(mysql_error()); just going to return the last (or even some random) error generated by MySQL? connecting to the db is one thing but generating a error from a php error wont help. Id recommend putting the or die(mysql_error()) on the end of where you actually connect and not use it as an error clause when trying to find the connection file. Session...

Thanks UnRealEd. Your response is really helpful and motivating, you seem like an optimist. I have tried a couple of times to get people to start some a small project with me, but I don't know anyone on my level(all my friends are into pop culture and stuff like that, and my colleagues are far gone and moved on). I am a beginner to programming, but know more than a regular person that doesn't know anything about programming. So I got...

There's always linux user groups, or php meetups depending on where you live. Granted, these usually aren't large groups, but it does provide a level of social networking. But so far, this forum is still my favorite as well.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pinkfeather Does anybody know of any affordable classes I can take? Also what is better Joomla, Drupal, or Wordpress. Can I make a career from just learning and knowing Joomla or some other CMS? If you have the time / money check out some of the shows like Web 2.0. (my personal favorite). Web 2.0 Expo has shows in San Fran, New York, Germany, Tokyo, etc. If you can hit one of those, they are an excellent learning...

Quote: Originally Posted by WillUK I then realised that most of the guys who were less intimidated by programming were from a mathematical background. But it wasn't their abilities at maths that meant that they were better programmers, or less intimidated by programming..... it was just that they had seen and used the terminologies before. I believe that 99.9% of being a "good" programmer is having the ability to think...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pinkfeather Thanks UnRealEd. Your response is really helpful and motivating, you seem like an optimist. Your welcome. Actually I'm not an optimist at all, I'm more of a realist (not really fond of optimistic people , they tend to be a little naive). Quote: Originally Posted by Pinkfeather I have tried a couple of times to get people to start some a small project with me, but I don't know anyone on my...

Lol, You put me and my comments to shame. No wonder you are an "admin" me a programmer. I don't mean to discourage anyone. All I wanted to say is you might need to be focussed and do a lot more work to where you want to be. Just don't get hyped by what others can do. They too went through the routine to be where they are. Best of luck. Quote: Originally Posted by bizzar528 I'd like to high five pink for being...

I agree, once you know syntax generally, and can apply that to more than one language, everything else just falls into place. It might even help you think more logically =)

I've been programming for many years, but google and the blogs have changed how I work. Now, whenever I don't remember how to do something or have never done it, I head straight for the google search box and then learn from one or more of the generous bloggers or from forums like this one. When you want to learn a new language, just start coding. Do the "Hello World" program and keep expanding it. When it...

Quote: Originally Posted by End User My suggestion would be to find a simple script and play around with modifying it. Start with something simple like a guestbook or online address book, perhaps. I was just going to say the same. I've always wanted to learn how to design webpages and stuff, but was never any good at it. Even longer I wanted to be a software designer, but like you, I didn't have a clue where to start. I now have a...