Synopses & Reviews
Whether you're a first-time programmer or have been developing Web applications for years, this straightforward guide will open your eyes to the power of PHP. Using a learn-by-example approach to programming, PHP Essentials takes you from "Hello World" scripts to database-driven applications and e-commerce solutions. PHP is used on more than one million servers, and its popularity is growing rapidly. You will find this book an invaluable tool for creating dynamic Web pages using PHP.
Synopsis
PHP4 is used by Web developers working with Linux, UNIX and Windows servers. Soon PHP will be in use on more than one million servers. Due to its growing popularity, Web developers are eager for information about how to use PHP most effectively. Advanced users will benefit from the annotated language reference included to help them design their own advanced applications using PHP.
Synopsis
Write dynamically generated pages with ease using PHP! Dive into the new edition of this popular guide to PHP. With a true focus on the essentials, this book gives you the solid foundation in PHP programming you're looking for. And you don't have to be a computer scientist or programmer to learn from it! The simple, learn-by-example format of "PHP Essentials" will allow you to quickly use the power of PHP to develop successful, dynamic Web sites.
About the Author
Julie Meloni is the technical director for i2i Interactive, a multimedia company located in Los Altos, CA. She's been developing Web-based applications since the Web first saw the light of day and remembers the excitement surrounding the first GUI Web browser. She is the author of several books and articles on Web-based programming languages and database topics, and you can find translations of her work in several languages, including Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, and even Serbian.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Getting Started with PHP 2. Basic PHP Techniques 3. Working with Databases 4. Creating and Populating Database Tables 5. User Authentication 6. User Tracking and Session Management 7. Advanced PHP Techniques: Web-Based Database Administration 8. Advanced PHP Techniques: Working with Images 9. Advanced PHP Techniques: Working with XML Appendix A: Essential PHP Language Reference Appendix B: Getting Support