PHP Essentials (Prima Tech Linux Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076152729X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Using a learn-by-example approach to programming, PHP Essentials takes you from "Hello World" scripts to database-driven applications and e-commerce solutions. 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. You will find this book an invaluable tool for creating dynamic Web pages using PHP.. PHP is used on more than one million servers, and its popularity is growing rapidly
The text includes a short introduction to SQL and a complete example of how to create and query a database table. It is not the last word on the subject, though, so it's best suited to PHP newcomers or those using rival technology who want an idea of what PHP can do. This book teaches by example. (This is a common partnership, so the focus is appropriate.) After tackling installation and basic PHP scripts, the book gets straight to the business of linking with a database. Although databases such as SQL Server and Oracle are briefly discussed, there is a special focus on using PHP with My
Incredibly, an enjoyable programming book I recently bought this book as a quick primer for an office project and i must say it was a refreshing read. Having spent the last 8 months learning javascript from various confusing and muddled sources, the intro to PHP here made me feel as if I'd bumped my head and web development suddenly crytallized! The instructions were clear, concise and nearl. Colette Brown said Not necessarily a beginners book. I disagree with the reviews that say this book is only for beginners. I am a PHP newbie, but code ASP for my day job, so I understand the basic concept. But since I am a visual learner, I find step-by-step examples much more helpful than a big paragraph going over the theory behind something. PHP Essentials is great for me in that respect. Yes, some . Lacks Substance -- Has Cool Examples A Customer This book was helpful to get a few cool PHP scripts running. The examples are fun since they deal mainly with database driven web pages. After I went through the examples I found this books major flaw. It's a bad reference. This book is neither deep nor wide. Instead, it's fun for a few hours / days.If you are only interested in a quick introduction
. 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. She's been developing Web-based applications since the Web first saw the light of day and remembers the excitement surrounding the firs