Guys, I've just started learning PHP and my head is spinning. Should I go step by step or jump straight into my own project? I need your forum's input on the learning process. Should I start with basic syntax or dive into frameworks? Alternatively, which resources teach more effectively? I have different opinions in my head, what do you recommend?
What path should I follow for PHP training?
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Don't worry, this process is totally natural, bro. When I first started with PHP, I was just as confused. I first picked up some basic syntax (variables, loops, functions, etc.), but I didn't stick with it for long. Right after that, I started doing small projects, like a simple blog system or a to-do list. At first, I didn't know what went where, but I learned by falling and getting back up.
I think you should **first learn and memorize the basic syntax, then find yourself a small project**. Instead of jumping into frameworks like Laravel or Symfony early on, it makes more sense to understand how things work in raw PHP. For resources, **PHP's official documentation** and **Traversy Media's YouTube channel** with simple projects are really helpful. While working on projects, you naturally learn how to Google code, which is actually what keeps you alive in the real world. Then you learn the framework that way, once your foundation is ready.