PHP and Javascript Nooob

[michaelp]

Hey guys,

I want to learn PHP and Javascript mainly for the purpose of being able to check form fields for newsletter sign ups and contact forms kinda thing.

What is the things I need to learn?

Currently using www.codecademy.com to learn Javascript and have learnt about prompt's. If/Else statements, Switches and Ternary operators but im not sure what it is i need to learn before i can start doing validation on forms?

 

[michaelp]

yeah see I know people can get passed the javascript validation but its still needed for the input stage but I am aware i need server side validation just don't know where to start to learn php.