1st benchmark

I want to right away get started in understanding firmly the basics of PHP and be able to talk about it. Topics include syntax, coding trivia, functions, looping options, .htaccess and php.ini files. The last topic .htaccess and php.ini files is kind of prevalent in my job right now because I have to handle issues with access and controlling the way PHP is used. I'm going after things I am interested most of all. Gotta keep the passion alive.

One last thing I found interesting while reading the beginning of the PHP manual is command line usage of PHP. Sounds like I can tie that into my text processing hobby.

My learning experience

I've been working on a lot of different IT issues at my job as an IT specialist. It has been a great opportunity to learn something new, but I think it is ultimately not what I will go into as a career. I still want to move forward with programming and software development/web application development. That is why I am putting more effort into learning about PHP and other languages. Although I have experience using Java, PHP, and Perl, along with a taste of other languages like C, C++ and a few others, I want to be develop my skills so that I can use them quite effectively. My attention toward IT has taken my attention away from learning these languages.

To start with, I want to write in this blog again and become prolific in documenting my progress and things that I learn. Programming languages like a natural spoken language can be forgotten if it is not used. I think by having documentation, at least I can look back and review my studies.

Another way I will develop my programming is to actively study for certification exams to become a Sun Certified Professisonal Java Developer or the Zend certified developer.

If I am to further my career, I feel this is a where my efforts should go to. Developing my skills and getting certifications would be a good step toward showing employers what I am capable of.