Newbie with questions_MySql Express and possible PHP link-up

Let me begin by stating I am an absolute newbie here. I am interested in a couple things:
1) I know that in order to run PHP, I have to have a database program; will this MySql Express work for doing that I mean I can load PHP on my local machine, right If so... where I'm a little lost on this, but I am willing to learn if you're willing to advise me in what you think would be best.
2) I downloaded and installed the Visual Web Developer, and noticed, it doesn't have anything for C++ (at least not mentioned). Is C# the same thing If I learn C# can I get along OK with C++ I'm really looking forward to getting the info about the free learning kits for all of the associated applications that come with this Express Edition. If you have some other resources you feel are excellent and pretty much detailed instructions for "dummies" in learning these applications, again I'd be appreciative.

Thanks in advance for your help and assistance.

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Newbie with questions_MySql Express and possible PHP link-up

mrsmith

Ok thanks

*Edit non of the PHP packs are recognised when downloaded*
Jordan T
PHP does not require a database to run. PHP, at a very basic level, is an interpretted scripting language. Since it is object oriented (at least to a certain extent), you can also build larger applications from it. Many people use it to access a database and for web page "code behinds" or embedded within their web pages for dynamic content. You can download php and run it from a command line, e.g. just type php <file_name.php> to run a program.

However, given that you're asking questions about Visual Web Developer and SQL Express (or were you asking about MySQL They are 2 different things), I think Microsoft technologies might be a better place for you to start. C# is similar to C++, but probably closer in structure and syntax to Java. Along with ASP.NET, it would provide the dynamic and database driven content on your websites. Since you're new to development, I'd suggest reading some online tutorials, looking through online examples (start at http://www.asp.net/), and reading some books (when you registered for Visual Web Developer, you should have been given the option to receive one or more relevant e-books for free). Skip things like php for now, and revisit only if you need them later.

Let me know if you need further direction,
Josh Lindenmuth
alexthedeveloper
php.net
Drakth

Where can i download PHP from

I am interested in this language any tips or pointers
Newbie with questions_MySql Express and possible PHP link-up

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