Coding Help with require(DIR_WS_MODULES

[yellow1912]

Thanks tony,
let me ask it the question this way, what is needed (knowledge wise) to create a module or if I see a function on a website that I want to develop for my site what is involved. I noticed a lot of the major websites in my industry (automotive) use Java and php.

I did learn basic programing languages and logic in my study for my Mechanical Engineering degree but it has been a while since.

First you need to learn how to think logically, that's step 1. But I dont think any of you need to learn it, you all already have that skill.
2nd, you have to learn how the computer works, and how it turns what ever you write into "actions". This is what tony recommends above, read a basic book about programming.
Then of course, you need to have the basic knowledge of the language you use: its syntax, the params and the expected returned result of the functions you want to use etc... With php, php.net is the best place to know what each function does, and to get examples from other users.

[CoolCarPartsOnline]

Thanks guys,
I would have to spend some time learning about that over the summer break if business stays slow.

[tony_sar]

you can also download and install APTANA .. is a free IDE designed for PHP , javascript, ajax , with debugging feature .. i like this program as i can take a page in debug and step through the code and see what is happening with function, variables , etc.. oh , did i say is free
i think so far thats the best IDE for developing PHP ..