PHP for the Web: Visual QuickStart Guide - Softcover

Ullman, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321733452 ISBN 13: 9780321733450

Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2011

Synopsis

With PHP for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, readers can start from the beginning to get a tour of the programming language, or look up specific tasks to learn just what they need to know. This task-based visual reference guide uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of screenshots to teach beginning and intermediate users this popular open-source scripting language. Leading technology author Larry Ullman guides readers through the latest developments including use and awareness of HTML5 with PHP. Other addressed changes include removal of outdated functions and more efficient ways to tackle common needs.

Both beginning users, who want a thorough introduction to the technology, and more intermediate users, who are looking for a convenient reference, will find what they need here--in straightforward language and through readily accessible examples.

About this title

From the Author

This is the fourth edition of my first book: a beginner's guide to the PHP programming language. This book was written for the average computer user wanting to begin developing dynamic Web sites. No prior programming experience is assumed, although you should already be familiar with the basics of HTML. The focus of the book is the PHP language itself, but two chapters introduce MySQL and SQL, in order to start using a database backend.

With the fourth edition of the book, I started by fixing any minor problems and updating the code for the latest version of PHP. New in this edition is a "Review and Pursue" section at the end of each chapter. The review prompts revisit the chapter's key points. The pursue prompts are specific recommendations for how to apply what you just learned on your own. As with any of the book's material, you can turn to the book's supporting forum for help or feedback on the "Review and Pursue" section.

Also new in this edition is an added chapter, called "Putting It All Together." The chapter demonstrates how to use everything covered in the book to assemble a mini-Web application, with authentication and full CRUD (Create, Retrieve, Update, and Delete) functionality.

I thank you for your interest in my work. If you do decide to purchase the book, I hope it meets your expectations.

From the Back Cover

Learn PHP programming--the quick and easy way!

• Easy visual approach uses demonstrations and real-world examples of dynamic Web development using PHP and shows you what to do step by step.
• Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time.
• Essential reference guide keeps you coming back again and again.
• Whether you're a programming newbie or an experienced veteran learning PHP for the first time, this book will teach you all you need to know, including the latest changes in PHP, what to expect in HTML5, and more!
• Visit the companion website for online resources, including all the scripts used in the book, bonus content, and a support forum where you can get answers directly from the author.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0321733452
• ISBN 13: 9780321733450
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 459