I don't have a programming background but I would like to be able to add forums to my sites.

What other uses does php offer?

What is your favorite php capability?

PHP has to be one of the best coding languages...well that ive came across so far..

Check out...
http://uk.php.net/manual/en/introduction.php
http://uk.php.net/manual/en/intro-whatcando.php

Tells you all about PHP

My favorite php capability would have to be how easily it works with MySQL..useful for creating great sites

-James

MS,

PHP offers a wealth of capabilities to enable a web server to produce dynamic pages. The possibilities of what you could do with this technology is hard to quantify, but the most common uses are database-driven sites using most often MySQL. This technology drives online stores, information searches, etc.

To get started, www.php.net or better yet, if you are very interested in learning PHP, I would suggest an introductory text.

To add to what everyone else has said I really love PHP's documentation. If you ever have a question about what functions performs what action you will find it quickly on php.net.

but to practise, you will find yourself writing millions of little scripts like this;

PHP Code:

<?php
$dog = "goat";
echo "my dog is a $dog\n";
?>

PHP is the BEST!!!