What resources or guides would you recommend for a PHP beginner to learn about current PHP versions and modern database interaction methods?

For a PHP beginner looking to learn about current PHP versions and modern database interaction methods, I would recommend starting with the official PHP documentation at php.net and the PHP manual. Additionally, online tutorials and courses on platforms like Udemy, Coursera, or Codecademy can provide structured learning paths for beginners. For database interaction methods, resources like W3Schools, MySQL documentation, and tutorials on ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tools like Doctrine or Eloquent can be helpful. 

<?php
// Example code snippet for connecting to a MySQL database using PDO

$host = 'localhost';
$dbname = 'my_database';
$username = 'root';
$password = '';

try {
    $pdo = new PDO("mysql:host=$host;dbname=$dbname", $username, $password);
    $pdo->setAttribute(PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);
    echo "Connected to the database successfully";
} catch (PDOException $e) {
    echo "Connection failed: " . $e->getMessage();
}
?>

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