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• Read about PHP/Java integration in the PHP manual.
  
  
• Check out what the Apache Wiki has to say about the PHP Java Bridge.
  
  
• View how to compile and install the latest version of PHP with the Java extensions.
  
  
• Learn the best practices for using HTTP sessions straight from IBM.
  
  
• Hone your PHP skills on Apache Geronimo by searching on ibm.com for the keyword PHP.
  
  
• Search ibm.com for JSP.
  
  
• Check out this article on comparing PHP and Java -- complete with good comments.
  
  
• See what the Netscape founder has to say about PHP and Java -- all the more reason to keep your options open and combine the two.
  
  
• Visit the developerWorks PHP project resources area to learn more about PHP.
  
  
• Learn how to install and configure PHP on Windows in the article "Connecting PHP Applications to Apache Derby."
  
  
• Visit the developerWorks Open source zone for extensive how-to information, tools, and project updates to help you develop with open source technologies and use them with IBM's products.
  
  
• Go to the PHP.net Web site for links to documentation, source, mailing lists, and news groups.
  
  
• Check out this series of developerWorks tutorials on learning to program with PHP:
  • "Learning PHP, Part 1" (developerWorks, June 2005)
  • "Learning PHP, Part 2" (developerWorks, June 2005)
  • "Learning PHP, Part 3" (developerWorks, July 2005)
  
  
• Check out this excellent resource for all PHP-related issues.
  
  
• Check out the developerWorks Apache Geronimo project area for articles, tutorials, and other resources to help you get started developing with Geronimo today.
  
  
• Check out the IBM Support for Apache Geronimo offering, which lets you develop Geronimo applications backed by world-class IBM support.
  
  
• Find helpful resources for beginners and experienced users at the Get started now with Apache Geronimo section of developerWorks.
  
  
• Browse all the Apache articles and free Apache tutorials available in the developerWorks Open source zone.
  
  

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• Innovate your next open source development project with IBM trial software, available for download or on DVD.
  
  
• Download Apache Geronimo, Version 1.0.
  
  
• Download your free copy of IBM WebSphere® Application Server Community Edition V1.0 -- a lightweight J2EE application server built on Apache Geronimo open source technology that is designed to help you accelerate your development and deployment efforts.
  
  

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• Before you start
• Introduction
• Set up
• The PHP IQ application
• PHP/Java shared sessions
• Administer the IQ test
• Take advantage of shared PHP/Java sessions
• Summary
• Download
• Resources
• About the author

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