I have been playing around with php lately, working up a simple (and I mean SIMPLE) application for a friend of mine. I don't really consider myself a programmer, but I like to keep up on the latest languages. php is the current darling of the web world and many of the sites you use on a daily basis are based on it in some way.

While dealing with fundamentals, these tutorials don't sugar coat their examples. They don't just give you sample code, but also explain how each step works. If you want to dip your toes in the php waters, this is a great place to start.

PHP tutorials for absolute beginners!

Good Basic/Beginner PHP Tutorials.

(Via digg.)

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