Beginning PHP and MySQL: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition

Paperback: 1080 pages
Publisher: Apress; 3 edition (March 24, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1590598628

Beginning PHP and MySQL: From Novice to Professional, Third Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to two of the most prominent open source technologies on the planet: the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database server. Updated to introduce the features found in MySQLs most significant release to date, readers learn how to take advantage of the latest features of both technologies to build powerful, manageable, and stable web applications.

Essentially three books in one, readers not only profit from extensive introductions to the core features of each technology, but also learn how to effectively integrate the two in order to build robust data-driven applications. Packed with practical examples and insight into the real-world challenges faced by developers based on author W. Jason Gilmore’s 7 years of expertise working with these technologies, readers will repeatedly return to this book as both a valuable instructional tool and reference guide.

What youll learn

The PHP language
How to back your web site with MySQL
Templating so that you can apply a consistent design across all pages on your site
How to authenticate your web site users
How to use cookies to maintain information (such as items in a shopping cart) while a user is browsing your site

Who is this book for?

This book is written for developers seeking to take advantage of the PHP language and MySQL database to create powerful web applications.

About the Apress Beginning Series

The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry-level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up because they are explicitly designed to take you from “novice to professional.” Youll start your journey by seeing what you need to knowbut without needless theory and filler. Youll build your skill set by learning how to put together real-world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you thereit is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory!

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About the Author
W. Jason Gilmore has been obsessing over all things open source related for almost ten years, with a primary focus on web development technologies. He has been extensively published in publications such as Developer.com, TechTarget, and Linux Magazine, with his work adopted for use within United Nations and Ford Foundation educational programs. Jason is the author of four books, most recently the best-selling Beginning PHP and MySQL 5, Second Edition, published by Apress.
Jason spends his days running Apress’ open source program and his evenings writing, coding, and consulting. He’s a board member of Code Mash, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the development community. When not in front of the computer, Jason can typically be found dreaming up home remodeling projects, and making homemade pasta.

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