Learning PHP and MySQL

Michele E. Davis

ISBN 10: 0596101104 / ISBN 13: 9780596101107

Published by O'Reilly Media, 2006

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Abnutzung / Risse - leicht. The PHP scripting language and MySQL open source database are highly effective on their own, but together they create an unbeatable combination for developing dynamic, database-driven websites. This partnership is attracting many programming newcomers, especially those from web or graphic design backgrounds with HTML as their first language. This guide is tailored for such individuals, starting with the basics of PHP, including strings, arrays, pattern matching, and variations across different PHP versions. It then delves into MySQL, covering SQL data access and foundational concepts like tables and statements. Once you've grasped these concepts, the book demonstrates how to integrate them to create dynamic content. You'll also learn about essential topics such as error handling, security, and HTTP authentication. Designed for hobbyists who may feel overwhelmed by complex technical texts, this guide presents information in clear, accessible language. As part of O'Reilly's bestselling Learning series, it serves as an easy-to-use resource for newcomers and a solid foundation for further learning in advanced development.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning PHP and MySQL
• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0596101104
• ISBN 13: 9780596101107
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Design

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Synopsis

The PHP scripting language and MySQL open source database are quite effective independently, but together they make a simply unbeatable team. When working hand-in-hand, they serve as the standard for the rapid development of dynamic, database-driven websites. This combination is so popular, in fact, that it's attracting many programming newbies who come from a web or graphic design background and whose first language is HTML. If you fall into this ever-expanding category, then this book is for you.

Learning PHP and MySQL starts with the very basics of the PHP language, including strings and arrays, pattern matching and a detailed discussion of the variances in different PHP versions. Next, it explains how to work with MySQL, covering information on SQL data access for language and data fundamentals like tables and statements. Finally, after it's sure that you've mastered these separate concepts, the book shows you how to put them together to generate dynamic content. In the process, you'll also learn about error handling, security, HTTP authentication, and more.

If you're a hobbyist who is intimidated by thick, complex computer books, then this guide definitely belongs on your shelf. Learning PHP and MySQL explains everything--from basic concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks--in plain English.

Part of O'Reilly's bestselling Learning series, the book is an easy-to-use resource designed specifically for newcomers. It's also a launching pad for future learning, providing you with a solid foundation for more advanced development.

About the Author

Michele Davis, a career writer since she was eight years old, has owned a technical writing and software training company since 1988. Michele contributed to the "HTML Bible 4.0" (Wiley).

Jon Phillips is a software developer who works with Oracle 9i, Oracle Financials and HRMS. Jon creates the backend of web sites that Michele designs and writes. Jon uses PHP and MySQL for numerous clients that want a database or web site interaction, such as forms. Both Michele and Jon are members of a PHP list serve.