Beyond database management, there is a lot that can be accomplished with PHP. You can open files, send emails, create cookies, start private sessions, and much more. The potential is nearly limitless, which is why so much web development is done with PHP. One of the quickest ways to learn PHP is to examine the code that other developers create and adapt it to your won.  While there is no way to examine the PHP code of a website without direct access to the server that it is hosted on, there are a variety of communities that share code and can help explain what is going on in it.   GitHub is one of the more popular repositories for open source code and collaboration Security on the web is a serious concern, and making sure that your code is secure is essential. This is especially important if you are dealing with passwords and payment information. Make sure that your forms and databases are secure from any intrusions.   See this article for a detailed look at creating a secure login with PHP and MySQL.

Summary: Learn what can be done with PHP. Examine what others do. Learn PHP security.


These plants love hot, dry weather and do best when left someplace where they can bask in the sun. Make room near an uncovered window if you’re cultivating your succulents inside so that they can receive ample sunshine. If you plan on leaving the miniature garden outdoors, situate them where other plants and objects won’t obstruct their primary light source.  A good rule of thumb is that succulents should get around six hours of sunlight per day. Avoid exposing your garden to too much direct heat. Hours and hours of direct sunlight, especially in the warmer months, can be stifling even for succulents. As with all plants, succulents like cacti, rosularia, and Aeonium need regular watering. However, they won’t require as much moisture as less hearty seasonal plants. When your succulents are young, start them with half a cup of water every few days. Pour the water in a slow trickle all around the outer area of the planter, and stop when the soil beneath the stones just begins to glisten.  Ween succulents off moisture in the colder months, reducing the frequency of waterings to once every couple of weeks.  Let the soil dry out completely in between waterings. While this may seem foreign to many horticulturists, most succulents favor a desert-like setting and are naturally equipped for dry spells. Add a small amount of nitrogen-rich fertilizer to the topsoil periodically to keep your succulent garden healthy. A good fertilizer will provide the plants with vital nutrients that will allow them to continue growing and thriving. This will be especially helpful when your plants are young, or if you live in an area with poor growing conditions.  Mix a small amount of fertilizer or organic compost into the potting soil when you first plant the succulents. Spread on another thin layer every few weeks as the plants continue to grow. Make sure that the fertilizer you apply has been approved for use with succulent species of plants. While they’re known for their remarkable survival skills, succulents are not invincible. Accidental overwatering from precipitation can damage or kill them, as can wild shifts in temperature. Furthermore, outdoor succulent gardens will need to be safeguarded against wind erosion and interference from natural pests like mice and predatory insects.  Check your succulents weekly for signs of blight, disease, and over or underwatering. The roots and stems of succulent plants that have been overwatered will become soggy and mushy, while thirsty plants quickly dry out, shrivel and lose color. Blights can manifest in many different ways, but most often appear as discoloration, mold growths or wound-like defects.  Bring the plants inside if you’re expecting prolonged periods of rain or frost, or destructive weather events like tornadoes or hailstorms.

Summary: Make sure your succulents get plenty of light. Water your garden periodically. Fertilize large plots and outdoor gardens. Protect the succulents from extreme conditions.


Take a saucepan and fill it at least half way full with water. You will need a large amount of water in order to be sure that the corn is fully submerged. Place the pan on high heat until boiling, then reduce the heat until the water is simmering. Be sure to season your water with a little salt, especially if this is the only method you will be using to cook the corn. Once the water is simmering, place the corn in the saucepan. Stir with a wooden spoon to make sure the corn does not stick together and will cook evenly. Remove a kernel or two from the water with the spoon after 2 to 4 minutes to check that the corn is tender. Take a sieve and place or hold it over your sink. Pour all of the contents of your saucepan through the sieve, letting the boiling water drain and the cooked corn remain in the sieve. Once strained, season as you desire.

Summary: Bring a saucepan filled with water to the boil. Place the corn in the water for 2-3 minutes. Strain the corn over the sink.


Know where your classes are. Try to find what floor, class, hallway, or side of the school your classes are in.    {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/0c\/Survive-Middle-School-%28Girl-Guide%29-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Survive-Middle-School-%28Girl-Guide%29-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0c\/Survive-Middle-School-%28Girl-Guide%29-Step-2.jpg\/aid600756-v4-728px-Survive-Middle-School-%28Girl-Guide%29-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} If that is what happens, then calm down. Just make sure you do not get on the teacher's bad side.  If you do well in their class they will most likely like you! Is everything in your backpack? (Books, Folders, Pencils, etc) Do you have your schedule? Gym clothes? Is your back-to-school outfit on your dresser, hanging on closet/door? Know if your combination is 21, 17, 23 or 23, 17, 21. Try making a math equation, such as 23-21=17. It may be incorrect, but if someone is trying to find your combination, it's better to be "The girl who can't subtract" than "The girl who got her stuff stolen."  If you always forget your locker combo, try this trick. On the inside cover of a notebook, write your locker combo like a math problem. Example: 24+16=42. So then your locker combo is 24,16,42; even though the equation was wrong. Plus, nobody knows that it is your combo. Keep your locker organized. It will be easier to find the things that you need. Don't worry if you forget your locker combination. Someone in the office can help you. If you are bringing lunch, use a lunch box instead of a brown paper bag, just so you don't waste. Many schools don't allow kids to carry their backpacks because it takes up a lot of room. And besides, a heavy backpack can be bad for you, so it's best to avoid them.  Take an emergency kit with you either in your locker or your bag. You might need it. Keep a schedule with you. It will keep you organized for the day, or you could make your own. Tell yourself what you are going to do for the day.
Summary: Make a good impression when you meet your teachers for the first time. Don't worry if you get a strict teacher. Go through a checklist the day before school starts: Learn your locker combination. Use reusable materials, when possible. Get a binder with a strap or a drawstring bag.