Beginning PHP5, Apache, and MySQL Web Development (Programmer to Programmer)

I purchased this book after a few minuets of flipping through the first couple of chapters. They seemed to do a good enough job with the WHAT and WHY aspect of learning. That soon changed as I got through further chapters of the book. It's quite evident that the developers of the code/book thought the reader would be able to grasp concepts of the code rather than just plainly explaining HOW and WHY it was written that way. Very frustrating book if you are new to PHP mysql. I then purchased the HEAD FIRST book on beginning PHP and mysql and it was a world of difference. WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY better book. Explains everything in detail (sometimes too much) but you certainly get everything drilled into your brain as any good teacher would do to make sure you absolutely understand your topic. Anyway, this book here was a waste of time and is, from my perspective, a suckers snare trap if you're new and not sure what book to start with. It is a big book though, and I'm sure it will make for good fire starter! PHP, Apache, and MySQL are the three key open source technologies that form the basis for most active Web servers. This new edition guides you through the entire process of setting up your own site and walks you through every step, from the installation of PHP, Apache, and MySQL to database management, security, and integration with other technologies.Featuring new information on the features and functions of the latest upgrades-MySQL 4.0.X, PHP5, and Apache 2.0-this book boasts a working Web site application and numerous updates throughout the text. The multi-platform approach addresses installation and usage on both Linux and Windows, and two common-themed, reusable Web sites are examined. Upon completion of this book, you'll be able to create well designed, dynamic Web sites using open source tools.This book is for beginners who are new to PHP and who need to learn quickly how to create Web sites using open source tools. Some basic HTML knowledge is helpful but not essential.

PHP5, Apache and MySQL are some of the most popular open-source technologies for active web servers. In this comprehensive guide, the authors assume readers have very limited experience with the concepts, and so start with configuring the installation of all three programs. They then step through using the programs, including creating PHP pages with PHP5 and using PHP5 with MySQL, suing tables to display data, letting the user work with data, and letting the user edit the database. They show how to build databases, send email, personalize, and create an online store. Rather than working from theory to practice, the authors start with a project such as a comic book or movie and describe features that apply. They include a number of quick references in the appendix. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Getting started Configuring your installation Movie review Web site Creating PHP pages using PHP5 Using PHP with MySQL Using tables to display data Form elements Letting the user work with data Letting the user edit the database Manipulating and creating images with PHP Validating user input Handling and avoiding errors Comic book fan site Building databases Sending e-mail User logins, profiles, and personalization Building a content management system Mailing lists Online stores Creating a bulletin board system Using log files to improve your site Troubleshooting Answers to exercises PHP quick reference PHP5 functions MySQL data types MySQL quick reference Comparison of text editors Choosing a third-party host An introduction to PEAR AMP installation. This update to a Wrox bestseller dives in and guides the reader through the entire process of creating dynamic, data-driven sites using the open source'AMP'model: Apache Web server, the MySQL database system, and the PHP scripting language. The team of expert authors covers PHP scripting, database management, security, integration, and e-commerce functions and comes complete with a useful syntax reference. Showcases three fully functional Web site examples, with implementations for both Windows and Linux, that readers can incorporate into their own projects Updates include a new chapter on PHP5 features and functions, a new example Web site application, and updates to PHP5 throughout the text "Featuring new information on the features and functions of the latest upgrades - MySQL 4.0.X, PHP5, and Apache 2.0 - this book boasts a working Web site application and numerous updates throughout the text. The multi-platform approach addresses installation and usage on both Linux and Windows, and two common-themed, reusable Web sites are examined. Upon completion of this book, you'll be able to create well designed, dynamic Web sites using open source tools." "This book is for beginners who are new to PHP and who need to learn quickly how to create Web sites using open source tools. Some basic HTML knowledge is helpful but not essential."--Jacket This update to a Wrox bestseller dives in and guides the reader through the entire process of creating dynamic, data-driven sites using the open source "AMP" Apache Web server, the MySQL database system, and the PHP scripting language. The team of expert authors covers PHP scripting, database management, security, integration, and e-commerce functions and comes complete with a useful syntax reference. PHP, Apache, and MySQL are all part of the open source group of software programs.