PHP and MySQL Web Development
(4th Edition) (Developers Library) by
Laura Thomson
One Of The Best Programming Books I've Ever Read
The PHP server-side scripting language and the MySQL database
management system (DBMS) make a potent pair. Both are open-source
products--free of charge for most purposes--remarkably strong, and
capable of handling all but the most enormous transaction loads. Both are
supported by large, skilled, and enthusiastic communities of architects,
programmers, and designers. PHP and MySQL Web Development
introduces readers (who are assumed to have little or no experience with
the title subjects) to PHP and MySQL for the purpose of creating dynamic
Internet sites. It teaches the same skills as introductory Active Server
Pages (ASP) and ColdFusion books--technologies that address the same
niche. Authors Luke Welling and Laura Thomsons technique aims to get
readers going on their own projects as soon as possible. They present
easily digestible sections on specific technical processes--Accessing array
contents and Using encryption with PHP are two examples. Each section
centers on a sample program that strips the task at hand down to its
essentials, enabling the reader to fit the process into his or her own
solutions as required. Tables that list options and other nuggets of

reference material appear as well, but the many examples and the authors
commentary on them take center stage. For reference material on
MySQL, have a look at Paul DuBoiss MySQL. On the PHP side, Web
Application Development with PHP 4.0 is excellent. --David Wall Topics
covered: The MySQL database server (for both Unix and Windows)
Accessing MySQL databases through PHP scripting (the letters dont really
stand for anything) Database creation and modification PHP tricks in order
of increasing complexity--everything from basic SQL queries to secure
transactions for commerce Authentication Network connectivity Session
management Content customization
Personal Review: PHP and MySQL Web Development (4th
Edition) (Developers Library) by Laura Thomson
This is a very good resource for learning PHP and MySQL. I have
programming experience with [...], but this is the first time I have ever done
work with PHP and web development.
This book helped me put together a dynamic photo gallery with a secured
session controlled web based administration interface very fast. I can not
recommend it highly enough. The examples are very useful; even the
example projects. It teaches you how to build a shopping cart, email
service, etc...
The writing is very concise and neat, and the book itself well organized. It
seems like a lot of hard work went into making it because it flows very well.
PHP is a very easy and powerful language that I'm glad I am now utilizing,
thanks to this book.
Tip: Windows does not have a PHP parser. To save yourself money for a
testing server, and the hassle of uploading your work every time you
update it, use WAMP Server. It's free from [...] and it supports PHP,
MySQL databases, and other stuff. It is very convienent.
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