sandman

I would suggest MySQL. If your web hosting plan allows you MySQL databases you are already to begin your PHP coding.

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clinkpc

I would say the same - MySQL. The opportunities are endless.

onin3

here is a good how-to for beginners
PHP MySQL Create Database and Tables

tailender1

i suggest mysql...
it is great fast n easy. And you might be forced to learn mysql since most shared host provide mysql only

oracle

Best suggestion is mysql for PHP. Also you can try postgres.

tailender1

you can also use the xampp package which gives you and integrated development environment for php

bek99

MySql is the popular one, Postgres is too. You'll probably have a few minor things schema wise to adjust for both of them.

As far as writing in PHP, it's worth the time and effort if you're not going to use a framework, to find at least a set of classes/functions to do all of your work for you. ADODB is pretty killer for a php class/extension as it's cross platform and pretty simple to use once you get your configuration files going.

MySQL and Postgres though, you can't go wrong, you'll probably cover about 90% of what you'd ever run into.

dogfence456

I would be suggest MySQL Server Database for PHP and .Net Application. And WAMP server if you are using windows user, LAMP server if you are using Linux ,and MAMP. There are Integrated development environment for PHP.

Indiainternet

I would suggest MySQL. Php works best with my sql. I would suggest to learn javascript as well. To develop a commercial application eg dynamic websites. You need to work with these two along with html knowledge. Editor would be dream weaver and edit plus.

Wish U very best of luck.

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