Getting Help
If you have tried debugging and failed, don't fret—there are still support options where you might find your solution.
The Documentation
The first place to check should always be the PHP documentation , available online from http://www.php.net/manual. The manual contains documentation on all PHP functions, as well as various usage examples, and also user comments. Very often it's the user comments that are most helpful, because people recount problems they've experienced in the past and how they got around them. The PHP manual is an excellent resource that should help you deepen your understanding of all aspects of the language.
Mailing Lists
There are several mailing lists that focus specifically on PHP, the most popular of which are hosted by the PHP web site itself. Visit http://www.php.net/mailing-lists.php to see a list of possibilities. You will most likely want the general mailing list, as it includes hundreds of questions and answers being sent each day.
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