Learn Along: Beginning PHP

A project in New Concord, KY by John Casteele
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Learn to create dynamic websites from scratch using PHP in this manual aimed at the absolute beginner.
Backers: 180
Average Pledge Per Backer: $14

Funded: $2,500 of $600
Dates: Apr 5th -> May 5th (30 days)
Project By: John Casteele
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Latest News

The home stretch!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
There is now less than 24 hours to go in this campaign. It's hard to believe that a month has gone by already. 29 days ago I clicked the button to launch this campaign, unsure of whether it would make the $600 goal I'd set for it... and now, looking... (Read More)

Three days!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
As of this writing we have just under three days to go in this campaign. Interestingly enough, I've also started work on Chapter 3 of the book. Threes abound, I suppose! Also, if you have a moment, I've posted a question on the Facebook page about... (Read More)

Over 250% funding!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
With just under five days to go, we've crossed the $1,500 mark in funding for this project. That's amazing, and I mean that in the most literal sense... I'm overcome with amazement at how many people are showing interest in this project. As of this... (Read More)

Two goals for the price of one!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I went to the store earlier and we were only $1 away from the WordPress goal. When I got home, we'd not only passed the goal but had picked up backer #100 as well! So now the book will contain a special section in the end that focuses specifically on... (Read More)

$89 to go until WordPress!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting close to the final week of the campaign, and we're also closing in on our next stretch goal! With only $89 to go, it seems like a sure thing that I'll be adding a dedicated WordPress section to the end of the book (as opposed to simply... (Read More)

$1,000!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
When I started this project, I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in it. Now, with 12 days left to go, we've not only met the $600 goal but now we've also crossed the $1,000 mark. Amazing. And with only $224 to go to the next stretch goal, it... (Read More)

Progress!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We're just under $850 and have seen a slight surge in backers today (at least in comparison to the last couple of days), so I thought I'd offer up a small update on how things were going with the book. If things continue at the pace they are, those... (Read More)

Chapter Zero is here!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Here it is, the download link to the Chapter 0 preview! http://www.ominouscow.com/LearnAlong/LA%20PHP%20-%20Chapter%200.pdf Bear in mind that this is essentially a text-only preview from the first draft of the book, and as such may contain the... (Read More)

Closing in on $800!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting closer to $800, which means we're getting that much closer to our second stretch goal at $1,250! Don't forget to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/learnalongbooks and share this project to help us reach our next goal! I've... (Read More)

$750! First stretch goal unlocked!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
And there we have it! The first stretch goal is unlocked! The book will get a visual upgrade inside to make it more entertaining and easy to read, a glossary/quick reference section will be added to the end of the book, AND I'll be releasing the... (Read More)

We Did It!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
When I went to bed last night, we were $10 short of our goal. When I came in to check my computer just now, we were $23 above it. (That's what I get for sleeping.) We did it, and in just barely over a week! We were late on meeting the requirement for... (Read More)

$30 to go!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We've only got $30 to go to reach our funding goal! And best of all, if we reach it in the next 8 1/2 hours then we'll have made the goal within the first week of the project being live! If you have friends that you think might want to Learn Along... (Read More)

New Video, Almost There, Chapter Zero!

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update here... I've uploaded a new video that includes information about the stretch goals, and I've added the stretch goal information to the main campaign page. I figure that it's important to make the information accessible because... (Read More)

$500!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We just passed the $500 mark, meaning that we have less than $100 to go before we're funded (and 25 days to do it in.) At this rate, we could meet the funding goal for the project in the first week! I'm astounded at how quickly this is going, and I... (Read More)

Accountability.

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Three days in and we've already hit 2/3 of the project goal. Wow. Just $96 to go and we'll be discussing stretch goals, and $196 and Learn Along!: Beginning PHP will move from being just a concept to being a book that's definitely going to happen.... (Read More)

Video, Facebook, $350, and more!

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was another great day for this project, pushing us past the $350 mark in under 48 hours. At this point we'll pass our funding goal if we can manage just one $10 pledge per day for the rest of the time the campaign runs! Of course, I get the... (Read More)

My Goals.

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We were just shy of the $200 mark when this campaign reached 24 hours, and we crossed it soon after. That's 1/3 of our funding goal in just over a day. At 36 hours we're already at $260, and I fully expect we'll blow away 1/2 of funding if not 3/4 or... (Read More)

Wow.

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
When I set the funding goal for this project, I tried to choose an amount that would show that there was an interest in the book and buy me some time away from my other projects to work on making the book a reality. I anticipated a trickle of funding... (Read More)

The "Special Edition" Supplement

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Five hours in and backers are already starting to show their interest in this project. I'm truly honored. Given that the "Special Edition" that comes with a supplement in addition to the main project book seems popular, I figured it was a good... (Read More)

And we're live!

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The first step has been taken on this new adventure. The next 30 days may prove to be quite interesting indeed. ;) And sorry about the lack of a campaign video. There will be one soon... I just need to take care of a few unwelcome gremlins first that... (Read More)

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