http://nl3.php.net/manual/en/ref.mysql.php

Scroll down, to Table of Contents. There is a list of mysql functions. You should especially look at:
mysql_connect();
mysql_select();
mysql_close();
mysql_select_db();
mysql_query();
mysql_fetch_array();
mysql_result();

I assume you already know mysqls query language. If not look on the Internet for tutorials. Ask if you have any more problems.

yes, i know mysqls query language, but what i need to know is how to connect mysql database with php. i am designing a dynamic website using macromedia dreamweaver 8, mysql and php. how can i go about configuration in order to connect successfully?

yes, i know mysqls query language, but what i need to know is how to connect mysql database with php. i am designing a dynamic website using macromedia dreamweaver 8, mysql and php. how can i go about configuration in order to connect successfully?

You can do this simply by using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8. What you require to do is. Make a new site in tht. Choose PHP MY SQL while configuring the testing server configuration. Add database via Database pallete.Enter your hostname, database, username, password respectively and connect to the database. More over you can visit http://itzip.blogspot.com for more details. And if you want to connect to MY SQL with PHP Coding YOU can visit http://w3schools.com ......

Just have a look and comment...

With Regards
Shashi Agrawal