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PHP Integrating PHP with Databases Databases and PHP Getting to Know the Project

Posted by Gremyko Coleman
Gremyko Coleman
9,756 Points

Could we use mysqli instead of using PDO to connect to databases for this course track?

I was wondering because I am kind of already familiar with mysqli or would it be better to use PDO?

2 Answers

Remylus Losius
Remylus Losius
7,394 Points
Remylus Losius
Remylus Losius
7,394 Points

Hey Gremyko, I think it's a choice. But knowing how to use both PDOStatement and MySQLi to work with database help.

Gremyko Coleman
Gremyko Coleman
9,756 Points

I agree, but in the videos using PDO the Alena doesn't do a good job of explaining it, so I am lost and its hard to keep up. I have some experience with mysqli already, so with that it would be easier for me to follow along

Remylus Losius
Remylus Losius
7,394 Points
Remylus Losius
Remylus Losius
7,394 Points

I understand. It may require a bit more application to really grasp the concept. I would say do a little bit more reading about it and apply it a few time to let it sync. If you got time, check PHPDelusions tutorials on PDO

Hope it helps!