If you are new to programming with PHP 5 and MySQL
and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation.
You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios.
Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.
Chapter 1 Exploring the PHP Environment
Chapter 2 Using Variables and Input
Chapter 3 Controlling Your Code with Conditions and Functions
Chapter 4 Loops and Arrays
Chapter 5 Better Arrays and String Handling
Chapter 6 Working with Files
Chapter 7 Writing Programs with Objects
Chapter 8 XML and Content Management Systems
Chapter 9 Using MySQL to Create Databases
Chapter 10 Connecting to Databases within PHP
Chapter 11 Data Normalization
Chapter 12 Building a Three-Tiered Data Application
Appendix A Reviewing HTML and Cascading Style Sheets
Appendix B Using SQLite as an Alternative Data Source