PHP and MySQL are rapidly becoming the standard way to develop dynamic, database-driven web sites. For those of you new to programming--or for anyone intimidated by hard-to-follow programming tutorials--Learning PHP and MySQL is the perfect way to learn this potent web development combination quickly and easily.
This new edition focuses not only on PHP and MySQL, but also on all the technologies that interact to form dynamic web pages with this popular approach, including Apache web server, XHTML, HTTP, and more. You'll learn to work with MySQL through specific examples that show you how to interact with data, and you'll become familiar with the basics of the PHP language so you can successfully pull everything together and integrate data with your site.
Learning PHP and MySQL, Second Edition, includes:
- PHP essentials such as data types, program flow logic, variables, functions, arrays, and forms
- Step-by-step instructions for installing PHP and MySQL in a variety of environments
- MySQL data fundamentals like tables and statements
- A brief introduction to manipulating databases with SQL
- A new chapter on how XHTML works with PHP and your web sites
- Coverage of security and access control with common security pitfalls
- Error handling, HTTP authentication, and much more
Learning PHP and MySQL explains everything from fundamental concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks, with sample applications that demonstrate how the technologies work together to build effective and fast web sites. If you come from a web or graphics design background adn know your way around HTML, Learning PHP and MySQL is the book you need to start creating dynamic web pages.
1. Dynamic Content and the Web
2. Installation
3. Exploring PHP
4. PHP Decision-Making
5. Functions
6. Arrays
7. Working with MySQL
8. Database Best Practices
9. Getting PHP to Talk to MySQL
10. Working with Forms
Etc.