Searching a database

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im currently setting up a database where i want users to be able to search for items in a database. whats the best way of doing this? is there anywhere where i can get free PHP scripts. my programming is really poor

thanks

 

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thanks for the advice

i have no clue about programming, so im unsure whats the best way to go about this. ive been looking into php but it looks complicated.