PHP and MySQL By Example

Master dynamic, database-driven Web development fast--no experience necessary!Even if you're completely new to PHP, MySQL, and Web database development, this book will guide you through every step of building powerful, database-driven dynamic Web sites. Direct from the world's #1 scripting instructor, "PHP and MySQL by Example" illuminates every concept with tested code examples, screen shots showing program output; and clear, line-by-line explanations. Classroom tested in Ellie Quigley's Silicon Valley training courses, this book takes you from the simplest PHP scripting and SQL querying techniques all the way to professional object-oriented programming and the use of PHP's powerful PEAR libraries. From PHP and MySQL installation to program security and debugging, it's the only PHP/MySQL book you'll ever need!Up-to-the-minute coverage includes The latest versions of PHP (5.x) and MySQL (5.x)PHP QuickStart: get productive with PHP in just 15 pages Complete PHP fundamentals: operators, strings, conditionals, loops, arrays, and moreEssential Web development techniques, from writing files to validating user inputPowerful PHP features, including user-defined functions and PHP FormsDay-to-day MySQL administrationSQL queries for retrieving data, writing data, and more Session management and cookiesBest practices for using PHP and MySQL togetherNearly 100,000 professionals and power users have used Ellie Quigley's books to become expert programmers. With "PHP and MySQL by Example," you can, too. Then, once you're an expert, you'll turn to this book constantly, as your #1 source for reliable answers, solutions, and code.Quigley, Ellie is the author of 'PHP and MySQL By Example', published 2006 under ISBN 9780131875081 and ISBN 0131875086.