PHP and MySQL 24-Hour Trainer

Andrea Tarr

ISBN 10: 111806688X / ISBN 13: 9781118066881

Published by Wiley Nov 2011, 2011

About this Item

Neuware - Step-by-step lessons for using PHP and MySQL in a unique book-and-video combinationAssuming no previous experience with PHP or MySQL, this book-and-video package is ideal reading for anyone who wants to go beyond HTML/CSS in order to provide clients with the most dynamic web sites possible. The approachable tone breaks down the basics of programming and PHP and MySQL in individual lessons starting with the installation of the programs necessary to run PHP. You begin with a static web site and then watch and learn as PHP functionality is added as you work through the lessons.When working with databases, the MySQL database is introduced with demonstrations that show how to interact with it. The accompanying video enhances your learning experience, as each lesson in the book is portrayed on the DVD through detailed exercises.\* Serves as the ideal learning tool: a book-and-video package that features coordinating lessons on both components to drive home each lesson\* Covers setting up your computer to use PHP, installing a code editor, adding PHP to a web page, learning PHP syntax, and debugging code\* Encompasses complex data types, repeating program steps, reusing code with functions, and using object oriented programming\* Explains creating MySQL databases and tables; entering and manipulating data; working with multiple tables and preventing database security issuesPresenting you with up-to-date programming styles and an unassuming tone, this book-and-DVD package is the ideal resource to dive in with using PHP and MySQL today.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PHP and MySQL 24-Hour Trainer
• Publisher: Wiley Nov 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 111806688X
• ISBN 13: 9781118066881
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Step-by-step lessons for using PHP and MySQL in a unique book-and-video combination

Assuming no previous experience with PHP or MySQL, this book-and-video package is ideal reading for anyone who wants to go beyond HTML/CSS in order to provide clients with the most dynamic web sites possible. The approachable tone breaks down the basics of programming and PHP and MySQL in individual lessons starting with the installation of the programs necessary to run PHP. You begin with a static web site and then watch and learn as PHP functionality is added as you work through the lessons.

When working with databases, the MySQL database is introduced with demonstrations that show how to interact with it. The accompanying videos enhance your learning experience, as each lesson in the book is portrayed in the video exercises.

Lessons include:
* Getting started with PHP
* Setting up your workspace
* Adding PHP to a web page
* Learning PHP syntax 
* Working with variables
* Debugging code 
* Working with complex data
* Making decisions
* Repeating program steps
* Learning about scope
* Reusing code with functions
* Creating forms
* Introducing object-oriented programming
* Defining classes
* Using classes
* Using advanced techniques
* Handling errors
* Writing secure code
* Introducing databases
* Introducing MySQL
* Creating and connecting to the
* Creating tables
* Entering data
* Selecting data
* Using multiple tables
* Changing data
* Deleting data
* Preventing database security issues
* Creating user logins
* Turn the case study into a content management system

Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox.com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.

About the Author

Andrea Tarr has been a programmer and IT manager for 30 years and now spends her time programming websites using PHP/MySQL. She is a member of the Production Leadership Team for Joomla!, a popular PHP/MySQL-based content management system.