Home: Tutorials

Now that you know a little more about dynamic design, you may be ready to try some of your own. Our tutorial section focuses on the PHP and MySQL technologies used in the 4D site. Not only are PHP and MySQL free to obtain, but also easy to learn.

Our tutorial section walks you through the basics of PHP and MySQL. These articles examine basic syntax, deconstruct some basic PHP scripts and detail how all the pieces of a database-driven site fit together.

Select a Tutorial:

An Introduction to PHP Syntax and Code Construction

Adding Records to Your Database Using PHP, Part 1: The Insert Form

Adding Records to Your Database Using PHP, Part 2: The PHP Script

An Introduction to MySQL

A Simple Search Engine Part 1: The Search Form

A Simple Search Engine, Part 2: The PHP Script

MySQL: Creating a Table and Inserting a Record

How does Dynamic, Database-Driven Design work?