Synopses & Reviews
7 books in 1
- Web Technologies
- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript
- PHP
- MySQL
- Web Applications
- PHP and Templates
In charge of a website? Here's what you need to know about key web technologies!
Websites have become much flashier, but the building blocks to create them remain much the same. This information-packed book covers four essential web technologies: HTML and CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Learn how they work together to create web services, validate web forms, and set up a members-only site, plus discover how to create a templating system with PHP. You'll build on the basics and take your website to new levels with this friendly For Dummies guide.
- Lay the groundwork find out how the web works and how to get and install PHP, MySQL, and a web server
- Style it create a page with HTML, add style with CSS, build a JavaScript program, and see what jQuery can do for you
- Rockin' with PHP learn about PHP syntax and error messages, build a script, and use PHP to create dynamic web pages
- Magical MySQL administer MySQL and set up MySQL accounts, design and build databases, keep them updated, and connect MySQL to PHP
- Service, please create a web service, create and validate web forms, and set up login objects
Open the book and find:
- Installation instructions for Windows, Mac, and Linux
- HTML building blocks
- How CSS makes creating forms easier
- The difference between JavaScript and Java
- Tips on coding more efficiently with jQuery
- An introduction to object- oriented programming
- Details of database structure
- How PHP templates can help reduce code
Synopsis
Get the basics on four key web programming tools in one great book!PHP, JavaScript, and HTML5 are essential programming languages for creating dynamic websites that work with the MySQL database. PHP and MySQL provide a robust, easy-to-learn, open-source solution for creating superb e-commerce sites and content management. JavaScript and HTML5 add support for the most current multimedia effects. This one-stop guide gives you what you need to know about all four! Seven self-contained minibooks cover web technologies, HTML5 and CSS3, PHP programming, MySQL databases, JavaScript, PHP with templates, and web applications.
- Addresses how PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and HTML5 are vital tools for creating dynamic, database-driven websites and are especially important for e-commerce sites
- Serves as essential reading for web designers who are new to these technologies, offering a crash course covering all of these powerful technologies in this handy volume of seven self-contained minibooks
- Covers how to program in PHP and how to create and administer a MySQL database as well as how to manipulate MySQL data via a web interface
- Shows how to create a secure website and how to code popular e-business applications such as login programs and shopping carts
With seven books in one, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript & HTML5 All-in-One For Dummies will turn your website into the center of attention in no time at all.
About the Author
Steven Suehring is a technology architect and the author or editor of several popular technology books. Janet Valade is a technical writer, web designer, programmer, and systems analyst. She has conducted various tech seminars and written several books, including PHP & MySQL For Dummies, 4th Edition.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Book I: Getting Started with PHP & MySQL 5
Chapter 1: Understanding the Languages of the Web 7
Chapter 2: Installing a Web Server 21
Chapter 3: Installing PHP 35
Chapter 4: Setting Up MySQL 55
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Web Development Environment with the XAMPP Package 75
Book II: HTML and CSS 87
Chapter 1: Creating a Basic Page with HTML 89
Chapter 2: Adding Style with CSS 121
Chapter 3: Creating and Styling Web Forms 169
Book III: JavaScript 185
Chapter 1: Understanding JavaScript Basics 187
Chapter 2: Building a JavaScript Program 191
Chapter 3: Adding jQuery 219
Chapter 4: Reacting to Events with JavaScript and jQuery 241
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting JavaScript Programs 261
Book IV: PHP 269
Chapter 1: Understanding PHP Basics 271
Chapter 2: Building PHP Scripts 319
Chapter 3: PHP and Your Operating System 365
Chapter 4: Object-Oriented Programming 397
Chapter 5: Considering PHP Security 425
Chapter 6: Tracking Visitors with Sessions 437
Book V: MySQL 447
Chapter 1: Introducing MySQL 449
Chapter 2: Administering MySQL 457
Chapter 3: Designing and Building a Database 475
Chapter 4: Using the Database 497
Chapter 5: Communicating with the Database from PHP Scripts 515
Book VI: Web Applications 529
Chapter 1: Improving Your PHP Programs 531
Chapter 2: Creating and Using a Web Service 541
Chapter 3: Validating Web Forms with JavaScript and PHP 555
Chapter 4: Building a Members-Only Website 587
Book VII: PHP and Templates 633
Chapter 1: Confi guring PHP 635
Chapter 2: Building a Templating System 641
Index 655