RE: [PHP] How to become a good PHP coder?

The best way to become proficient in programming (or anything, come to that) is with _lots_ of practice. In the case of programming, looking at other ppl's code might help you find new ways of thinking that you'll be able to use at a later stage. Personally, I don't bog myself down in code from the start. I think in sorta pseudo-code, then once I have a solution, I then implement in language-specific code. HTH Martin -----Original Message----- From: Wee Keat [mailto:weekeat@amorphosium.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 9:39 AM To: PHP General List Subject: [PHP] How to become a good PHP coder? Hi all... I want to know how do you guys learn so much about PHP? I have just started PHP about a month and a half ago and pior to that, I have ABSOLUTELY NO knowledge in programming. I bought 2 books, which is Begining PHP4 (Wrox Press) and Core PHP programming (Prentice Hall). And that's all I can afford now... (I don't have a lot of money.. i learn using my friend's computer). However, I am determined to specialize in PHP. Can anyone point me towards a direction on how to do this properly? Can anyone guide me through by letting me do a small part (more importantly not critical) of your projects as an excercise so that I can start a journey of discovery? Thanks to all of you. And most of all thanks to all of your generosity. Yours, Wee Keat ------------------------------------------------------------ "Good timber does not grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees."