PHP and databases

When aiming for getting a job, is there a point in learning PHP and not learning a MySQL or something? If not, can I learn just the basics of databases and consult some dox when needed?

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You can't be a hacker without knowledge, because hackers are about being clever. You are guaranteed knowledge if you read and complete all the exercises in this book. http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/full-text/book/book.html