PHP Phb Mysql?

Im sure these have somthing to do with forums, but what are they? How do they work? And how do I get them onto my site? Some1 help a noob out please.

 

ok, lets start with php...
php, is a scripting language. it can be used for making templates, or scripting. php is mostly used for making forums. it is also used for topsites, and other stuff..

mysql, is a database. on wich you use to have forums, topsites,and more. When you install a forum, lets take smf for example, you create a database, and install forums on it, the forums make tables on wich it remembers members, tables for the website and more...

if you buy hosting, you wil see, create a database, it is needed to have forums, or any control managment system or an interactive site.


you get it buy buying hosting. you can download php made forums a few are
smf"simple machines forum", phpBB,punBB, and more. smf and phpBB are the most widly used open source forums

 

wow thnx solemage, you helped me alot

 

NO problem, let me know if you need help

 

not right now, I'm not gonna need it till I start getting into web design more, and actually get a hosted site. I'll PM you or somthing if I need anything, thanks for the help!

 

solemage ... this what have you said is just for beginners...

PHP [Hypertext preprocessor]- server-side, scripting and interpretated programming language.
What does it mean: interpretated ?
It means, that PHP code is translated while its executed.
What does it mean: server-side ?
It means, that everything is happening on the server where you got script.

MySQL - simple database; most used database if together with PHP.
Designed simply and user-friendly administration panel makes this tool so useful ; >

Well, PHP is a technical side of webmastering.
If you know it good enough, you can do many magic things ; )