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PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual Quickpro Guide
by Larry UllmanIt hasn't taken Web developers long to discover that when it comes to creating dynamic, database-driven Web sites, MySQL and PHP provide a winning open-source combination. Add this book to the mix, and there's no limit to the powerful, interactive Web sites that developers can create. <p><p>With step-by-step instructions, complete scripts, and expert tips to guide readers, veteran author and database designer Larry Ullman gets right down to business: After grounding readers with separate discussions of first the scripting language (PHP) and then the database program (MySQL), he goes on to cover security, sessions and cookies, and using additional Web tools, with several sections devoted to creating sample applications. <p><p>This guide is indispensable for beginning to intermediate level Web designers who want to replace their static sites with something dynamic. In this edition, the bulk of the new material covers the latest features and techniques with PHP and MySQL. Also new to this edition are chapters introducing jQuery and object-oriented programming techniques.
PHP and MySQL für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Janet ValadePHP ist nach wie vor die wichtigste serverseitige Websprache und MySQL das wichtigste Webdatenbank-Managementsystem. Als Team sind die beiden unschlagbar, wenn es um die Erstellung dynamischer Webseiten geht. In diesem Buch erklärt Ihnen Janet Valade die Grundlagen und das Zusammenspiel von PHP und MySQL anhand typischer Anwendungsbeispiele.
PHP and MySQL Recipes
by Frank M. KromannThis book is a source of instant solutions, including countless pieces of useful code that you can copy and paste into your own applications, giving you answers fast and saving you hours of coding time. You can also use this book as a reference to the most important aspects of the latest PHP scripting language, including the vital functions you know and love from previous versions of PHP, as well as the functions introduced in PHP 7. PHP and MySQL Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach supplies you with complete code for all of the common coding problems you are likely to face when using PHP and MySQL together in your day-to-day web application development. This invaluable guide includes over 200 recipes and covers numerous topics. What you hold in your hands is the answer to all your PHP 7 needs. Furthermore, this book explains the PHP functionality in detail, including the vastly improved object-oriented capabilities and the new MySQL database extension. PHP and MySQL Recipes will be a useful and welcome companion throughout your career as a web developer, keeping you on the cutting edge of PHP development, ahead of the competition, and giving you all the answers you need, when you need them. What you'll learn How to work with arrays, dates and times, strings, files and directories, and dynamic imaging How to write regular expressions in PHP How to use the variables and functions found in PHP How to do web development using PHP, including the creation of forms How to use MySQL databases using phpMyAdmin and other tools and clients How to use MySQL stored routines, PDOs, triggers, views, database queries, transactions, indexes and searching Who this book is for This reference is for experienced PHP and MySQL programmers and web developers who have at least some PHP and MySQL programming experience.
Php And Mysql Web Development (Developer's Library)
by Luke Welling Laura ThomsonPHP and MySQL Web Development teaches the reader to develop dynamic, secure, commercial Web sites. Using the same accessible, popular teaching style of the first edition, this best-selling book has been updated to reflect the rapidly changing landscape of MySQL and PHP. The book teaches the reader to integrate and implement these technologies by following real-world examples and working sample projects, and also covers related technologies needed to build a commercial Web site, such as SSL, shopping carts, and payment systems. The second edition includes new coverage of how to work with XML in developing a PHP and MySQL site, and how to draw on the valuable resources of the PEAR repository of code and extensions.
PHP and script.aculo.us Web 2.0 Application Interfaces
by Sridhar RaoThis book has a fast-paced and practical approach. It focuses on features, tutorials, quick-explanations, tips-n-tricks, and live real-world examples, using script.aculo.us. It contains complete code for all projects, all in an AJAX way. The author uses his vast experience as a programmer to show an interesting and creative way of building web applications. This book is for web developers who build simple yet agile and useful web applications. It is useful for PHP beginners and assumes basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. The examples in the book use PHP, but can be adapted easily to other languages.
The PHP Anthology: Object Oriented PHP Solutions, Vol.1 - Foundations
by Harry FuecksA compilation of best practice solutions to common Web Development problems in PHP, focusing on the achievement of practical goals by applying well-structured, object orientated software design principles. Volume 1 covers the foundations of PHP including writing portable and reusable code, storing and extracting data from files, manipulating text, working with email and error handling. In addition to being an excellent reference with over 60 customizable solutions, the book acts as an excellent primer for Object Orientated Programming. PHP 5 has now been released and has been given significant OOP features, which are a must-learn for PHP Developers.
The PHP Anthology: Object Oriented PHP Solutions, Vol.2 - Applications
by Harry FuecksA compilation of best practice solutions to common Web Development problems in PHP, focusing on the achievement of practical goals by applying well-structured, object orientated software design principles. Volume 2 covers the applications of PHP in the real world including authentication and access control, XML, stats and tracking, caching data to improve performance, design techniques and design patterns. The chapter on Design Patterns is particularly unique as it teaches readers about common object architectures which can be used to solve common (though unique) problems. In addition to being an excellent reference with over 60 customizable solutions, the book acts as an excellent primer for Object Orientated Programming. PHP 5 has now been released and has been given significant OOP features, which are a must-learn for PHP Developers.
PHP Application Development with NetBeans: Beginner's Guide
by M A TonuA Beginner's Guide The book is aimed at PHP developers who wish to develop PHP applications while taking advantage of NetBeans functionality to ease their software development efforts and utilize the powerful features of the IDE. Familiarity with NetBeans is not assumed. However, a little familiarity with PHP development is expected.
PHP Arrays
by Steve PrettymanGain an in-depth understanding of PHP 7 arrays. After a quick overview of PHP 7, each chapter concentrates on single, multi-dimensional, associative, and object arrays. PHP Arrays is a first of its kind book using PHP 7 that demonstrates inserting, appending, updating, and deleting array data. This book also covers validation methods to insure that the data provided by a user is good before the data is entered into an array. You'll see how PHP 7 try/catch modules are used to capture exceptions and errors that may be caused by invalid data. The code examples demonstrate common real-world scenarios. Moreover, examples of every PHP 7 array function (over 75) are demonstrated. The appendix provides a two-dimensional array case study on the logical design of a checkers game. PHP Arrays answers the following questions: Why do we need arrays? When do we need to use arrays? Are arrays efficient? Can arrays reduce coding time? When do you use multi-dimensional and associative arrays? What is an object array? What You'll Learn Handle array data from an HTML form Manage array data from a text file Deal with array data from a MySQL database Who This Book Is For Experienced PHP programmers or web developers using PHP.
PHP Beyond the Web
by Rob AleyUse your existing web-based PHP skills to write all types of software: CLI scripts, desktop software, network servers, and more. This book gives you the tools, techniques, and background necessary to write just about any type of software you can think of, using the PHP you know.PHP Beyond the Web shows you how to take your knowledge of PHP development for the web and utilise it with a much wider range of software systems. Enjoy the benefits of PHP after reading this book: save money by redeploying existing skills, not learning new ones; save time and increase productivity by using a high-level language; and make money by providing your clients a full-stack service (not just websites).PHP is no longer just a great scripting language for websites, it's now a powerful general-purpose programming language. Expand your use of PHP into your back-end systems, server software, data processing services, desktop interfaces, and more. What You'll LearnWrite interactive shell scriptsWork with system daemonsWrite desktop softwareBuild network serversInterface with electronics using PHP and the Raspberry PiManage performance, deployment, licensing, and system interactionDiscover the software tools for development and get other great sources of technical information and helpWho This Book Is ForExperienced PHP programmers or experienced programmers interested in leveraging PHP outside the web development context.
PHP by Example: A Practical Guide to Creating Web Applications with PHP
by Alex VasilevLearn to create web applications in PHP with minimal previous experience. This book is a practical guide to using PHP for web development. Loaded with examples and step-by-step instructions, each chapter is dedicated to a specific area or function. You’ll first review the main principles of PHP and what is needed to program and develop in it. You’ll then study variables, data types, control statements, arrays, and functions, all critical for creating efficient PHP programs. The book then moves on to object-oriented programming (OOP) and how to implement those principles in PHP, as well as inheritance, interfaces, testing, error handling, and exceptions. By the end of PHP by Example, you will have the knowledge and confidence to implement PHP for your web projects both large and small. What You’ll Learn Understand PHP from the ground up Create scripts and implement them in real-world projects Work with a broad toolkit of ready-made exercises and solutions Investigate the main constructions of the PHP
PHP CLI
by Rob AleyThis concise book shows you how to create PHP command line interface (CLI) scripts, including user interaction and scripts to automate and assist your workflow. Learn to quickly create useful and effective command line software and scripts using the world's most popular web scripting language, PHP. Enjoy the benefits of writing CLI scripts in PHP: save money by redeploying existing skills, not learning new ones. Save time and increase productivity by using a high-level language. Make money by providing your clients with a full-stack service.What You'll LearnLearn about the PHP CLI SAPIFind out how to use it to run PHP scripts off-lineEasily deal with user input and console outputWork with helper libraries and softwareFind out the differences between programming for the web and for the CLIWho This Book Is ForExperienced PHP programmers and web developers.
PHP Cookbook: Modern Code Solutions for Professional Developers
by Eric A. MannIf you're a PHP developer looking for proven solutions to common problems, this cookbook provides code recipes to help you resolve numerous scenarios. By leveraging modern versions of PHP through version 8.1, these self-contained recipes provide fully realized solutions that can help you solve similar problems in your day-to-day work.Whether you're new to development or merely new to PHP, these recipes will help you unpack the most powerful features of this programming language. Author Eric Mann, a regular contributor to php[architec magazine, frequently makes presentations on software architecture and has built scalable projects for startups and Fortune 500 companies alike.Learn the type system of modern PHPBuild efficient applications composed of functions and objectsUnderstand key concepts such as encryption, error handling, debugging, and performance tuningExplore the PHP package/extension ecosystemLearn how to build basic web and basic command-line applicationsWork securely with files on a machine, both encrypted and in plain text
PHP Cookbook
by Adam Trachtenberg David SklarWhen it comes to creating dynamic web sites, the open source PHP language is red-hot property: used on more than 20 million web sites today, PHP is now more popular than Microsoft's ASP.NET technology. With our Cookbook's unique format, you can learn how to build dynamic web applications that work on any web browser. This revised new edition makes it easy to find specific solutions for programming challenges. PHP Cookbook has a wealth of solutions for problems that you'll face regularly. With topics that range from beginner questions to advanced web programming techniques, this guide contains practical examples -- or "recipes" -- for anyone who uses this scripting language to generate dynamic web content. Updated for PHP 5, this book provides solutions that explain how to use the new language features in detail, including the vastly improved object-oriented capabilities and the new PDO data access extension. New sections on classes and objects are included, along with new material on processing XML, building web services with PHP, and working with SOAP/REST architectures. With each recipe, the authors include a discussion that explains the logic and concepts underlying the solution.
PHP Cookbook, 2nd Edition
by David Sklar Adam TrachtenbergWhen it comes to creating dynamic web sites, the open source PHP language is red-hot property: used on more than 20 million web sites today, PHP is now more popular than Microsoft's ASP.NET technology. With our Cookbook's unique format, you can learn how to build dynamic web applications that work on any web browser. This revised new edition makes it easy to find specific solutions for programming challenges. PHP Cookbook has a wealth of solutions for problems that you'll face regularly. With topics that range from beginner questions to advanced web programming techniques, this guide contains practical examples -- or "recipes" -- for anyone who uses this scripting language to generate dynamic web content. Updated for PHP 5, this book provides solutions that explain how to use the new language features in detail, including the vastly improved object-oriented capabilities and the new PDO data access extension. New sections on classes and objects are included, along with new material on processing XML, building web services with PHP, and working with SOAP/REST architectures. With each recipe, the authors include a discussion that explains the logic and concepts underlying the solution.
PHP Crash Course: The Complete, Modern, Hands-On Guide
by null Matt SmithFrom First Script to Full Website—Fast!Tired of cobbling together PHP solutions from scattered online tutorials? Frustrated by outdated PHP practices that leave your code vulnerable and hard to maintain? Whether you&’re building your first dynamic website or modernizing legacy systems, PHP Crash Course gives you a complete, practical foundation for writing professional web applications.In this comprehensive, example-driven guide, you&’ll learn how to:Write clean, maintainable PHP code using modern language features and best practicesBuild secure web applications that protect against common vulnerabilitiesMaster database integration using PDO and object-relational mappings (ORMs)Implement professional features like shopping carts and user authenticationStructure applications using object-oriented programming and model-view-controller (MVC) patternsLeverage powerful tools like Composer and Twig to accelerate development Starting with PHP fundamentals, you&’ll progress through six carefully crafted sections covering essential patterns, security best practices, database integration, and advanced concepts like object-oriented programming. Each chapter builds on real-world examples, giving you the skills to solve common development challenges.Whether you&’re a complete beginner or an experienced developer looking to modernize your PHP skills, PHP Crash Course gives you everything you need to build professional, dynamic websites with confidence.Includes setup instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and configuration details for Replit, the free online development environment.
PHP Development Tool Essentials
by Chad RussellLearn PHP development best practices, such as version control, development environment virtualization, and coding standards. You'll also discover the most useful PHP web frameworks, including the new Laravel, symfony2, and micro-frameworks. As you do so, you'll learn how to use them to write the most productive PHP code possible. PHP Development Tool Essentials complements Jason Gilmore's best-selling Beginning PHP and MySQL. This in-depth "dive-in"-like book aims to further expose the reader into the many different methodologies, tools, and concepts that professional web developers are using more and more each day. What you'll learn How to use version control with PHP How to set up virtualized development environments How to maintain PHP coding standards How to manage dependencies How to leverage the best PHP frameworks Who this book is for This book is for intermediate to advanced PHP developers looking to advance their skills with new tools, concepts and approaches.
PHP for Absolute Beginners
by Thomas Blom Hansen Jason LengstorfPHP is a server-side scripting language that enables you to develop dynamic sites that engage users in ways that are simply not possible using only HTML and CSS. PHP for Absolute Beginners takes a practical approach to teaching you how to build dynamic content for your website using PHP. You'll quickly get started with practical PHP projects, learning how to build a dynamic image gallery. By the end of the book you'll will have developed a personal blog complete with a password protected admin module. PHP for Absolute Beginners won't swamp you with every detail of the full PHP language up front - instead, you'll be introduced to a small, versatile subset of PHP and learn to use it creatively to develop dynamic web sites. In the process you will learn to use variables, control structures, functions, and objects to your advantage. You will learn how to plan and create databases and how to organize your PHP scripts beautifully. At the end of the book, you will be a confident PHP user, ready to take the next steps in creating great websites.
PHP Hacks
by Jack HerringtonProgrammers love its flexibility and speed; designers love its accessibility and convenience. When it comes to creating web sites, the PHP scripting language is truly a red-hot property. In fact, PHP is currently used on more than 19 million web sites, surpassing Microsoft's ASP .NET technology in popularity. Not surprisingly, this surge in usage has resulted in a number of PHP books hitting the market. Only one, though, takes the language beyond traditional Web programming and into mapping, graphing, multimedia, and beyond: PHP Hacks . In PHP Hacks , author Jack Herrington wrings out his 20 years of code generation experience to deliver hands-on tools ranging from basic PHP and PEAR installation and scripting to advanced multimedia and database optimizing tricks. On the practical side of things, PHP Hacks helps you develop more robust PHP applications by explaining how to improve your database design, automate application testing, and employ design patterns in your PHP scripts and classes. In the category of "cool," Herrington explains how to upgrade your Web interface through the creation of tabs, stickies, popups, and calendars. He even examines how to leverage maps and graphics in PHP. There's also a bounty of image and application hacks, including those that show you how to: Integrate web sites with Google maps and satellite imaging Dynamically display iPhoto libraries online Add IRC, SMS, and Instant Messaging capabilities to your Web applications Drop the latest Wikipedia dictionary onto your Sony PSP Render graphics and user interfaces with SVG, DHTML, and Ajax Whether you're a newcomer or an expert, you'll find great value in PHP Hacks , the only PHP guide that offers something useful and fun for everyone.
PHP Hacks: Tips & Tools For Creating Dynamic Websites
by Jack D. HerringtonProgrammers love its flexibility and speed; designers love its accessibility and convenience. When it comes to creating web sites, the PHP scripting language is truly a red-hot property. In fact, PHP is currently used on more than 19 million web sites, surpassing Microsoft's ASP .NET technology in popularity. Not surprisingly, this surge in usage has resulted in a number of PHP books hitting the market. Only one, though, takes the language beyond traditional Web programming and into mapping, graphing, multimedia, and beyond: PHP Hacks.In PHP Hacks, author Jack Herrington wrings out his 20 years of code generation experience to deliver hands-on tools ranging from basic PHP and PEAR installation and scripting to advanced multimedia and database optimizing tricks.On the practical side of things, PHP Hacks helps you develop more robust PHP applications by explaining how to improve your database design, automate application testing, and employ design patterns in your PHP scripts and classes. In the category of "cool," Herrington explains how to upgrade your Web interface through the creation of tabs, stickies, popups, and calendars. He even examines how to leverage maps and graphics in PHP. There's also a bounty of image and application hacks, including those that show you how to:Integrate web sites with Google maps and satellite imagingDynamically display iPhoto libraries onlineAdd IRC, SMS, and Instant Messaging capabilities to your Web applicationsDrop the latest Wikipedia dictionary onto your Sony PSPRender graphics and user interfaces with SVG, DHTML, and AjaxWhether you're a newcomer or an expert, you'll find great value in PHP Hacks, the only PHP guide that offers something useful and fun for everyone.
PHP i MySQL. Od nowicjusza do wojownika ninja
by Kevin YankNajlepszy przewodnik dla odkrywców PHP!J?zyk PHP wci?? zyskuje na popularno?ci. Kolejne wersje, ci?g?e ulepszenia sprawiaj?, ?e w niektórych obszarach zaczyna on rywalizowa? z weteranami na rynku j?zyków programowania. Ten trend wida? równie? w ofertach pracy. Programi?ci biegle znaj?cy PHP s? wr?cz rozchwytywani na rynku! Warto do??czy? do tego grona. Je?li chcesz tworzy? zaawansowane aplikacje i pozna? PHP na wylot, trafi?e? na wymarzon? ksi??k?!Dzi?ki niej ju? wkrótce staniesz si? prawdziwym ninj? programowania w PHP. Przeprowadzi Ci? ona przez wszystkie etapy poznawania j?zyka: skonfigurujesz serwer WWW i MySQL oraz PHP. Nast?pnie zaprojektujesz swoj? pierwsz? baz? i pod??czysz si? do niej, ?eby zapisa? i pobra? dane. W kolejnych rozdzia?ach przekonasz si?, jak wyra?enia regularne mog? Ci pomóc w codziennej pracy, dlaczego nale?y korzysta? z sesji oraz co mo?esz zapisa? w „ciasteczkach”. „PHP i MySQL. Od nowicjusza do wojownika ninja” jest genialnym przewodnikiem po PHP i MySQL. Pozwoli Ci przeobrazi? si? z laika w profesjonalist?. Zainwestuj w t? wiedz?!B?yskawicznie opanuj:konfiguracj? serwera WWW i bazy danych MySQLpobieranie danych z bazy i zapisywanie ich do bazysposoby wykorzystania sesji i plików cookiesniuanse j?zyka PHPZainwestuj w now? wiedz? o j?zyku PHP!
PHP i MySQL. Witryna WWW oparta na bazie danych. Wydanie IV
by Kevin YankWykorzystaj potencja? PHP oraz MySQL w Twoich serwisach WWW! Jak zainstalowa? i uruchomi? w?asny serwer WWW?Jak stworzy? autorski system zarzšdzania tre?ciš?Jak kontrolowa? dost?p do stron WWW?PHP i MySQL to najpopularniejszy tandem webmasterski. Ilo?? serwisów opartych na tym po?šczeniu jest nie do ogarni?cia. Skšd taka popularno??? Niezale?nie od innych zalet atutem tego rozwišzania jest prostota. Ju? kilka chwil wystarczy, ?eby rozpoczš? przygod? z profesjonalnym tworzeniem serwisów WWW. A je?eli po?wi?cisz troch? wi?cej czasu, poznasz i wykorzystasz jeszcze wi?cej mo?liwo?ci PHP i MySQL. Ale czy rzeczy proste nie mogš by? jeszcze prostsze?Mogš. Z ksiš?kš "PHP i MySQL. Witryna WWW oparta na bazie danych. Wydanie IV" b?yskawicznie przebrniesz przez proces instalacji wszystkich niezb?dnych komponentów — niezale?nie od systemu, którego u?ywasz. Autor opisuje tu sposób instalacji na platformach Windows, MacOS X oraz Linux. Po udanej instalacji napiszesz swój pierwszy skrypt, a nast?pnie przejdziesz do kolejnych, coraz bardziej zaawansowanych tematów. W?ród nich znajdziesz opisy takich zagadnie?, jak: j?zyk SQL, sk?adnia PHP, nawišzywanie po?šczenia z bazš, publikowanie tre?ci znajdujšcych si? w bazie. Ponadto zdob?dziesz wiedz? z zakresu administrowania bazš MySQL, systemów zarzšdzania tre?ciš, zarzšdzania sesjš czy te? wykorzystania wyra?e? regularnych. Ksiš?ka ta jest nieocenionš pomocš dla wszystkich osób zaczynajšcych przygod? ze stronami WWW oraz j?zykami PHP i SQL.Instalacja systemu na platformach Windows, Linux oraz MacOS XMySQL — podstawowe zagadnieniaPHP — sk?adnia, podstawowe polecenia i strukturyNawišzywanie po?šczenia z bazš danych z poziomu PHPPublikacja tre?ci zawartych w bazie MySQLZasady projektowania relacyjnej bazy danychTworzenie systemu zarzšdzania tre?cišWykorzystanie wyra?e? regularnychKontrola dost?pu do stronZarzšdzanie sesjš oraz "ciasteczkami"Zadania administracyjne w bazie MySQLTworzenie zaawansowanych zapyta? MySQLPrzechowywanie i wykorzystanie danych binarnych Twórz dynamiczne, bogate w tre?ci i ?atwe w zarzšdzaniu witryny WWW!
PHP i MySQL. Wprowadzenie. Wydanie II
by Michele E. Davis Jon A. PhillipsPoznaj mo?liwo?ci nowoczesnych technologii i twórz dynamiczne serwisy internetowe Jak sprawdzi? poprawno?? danych i obs?ugiwa? b??dy?Jak zapisywa? nazwy u?ytkowników i has?a w bazie danych?Jak tworzy? zapytania do bazy danych za pomoc? funkcji PHP?PHP i MySQL to ju? standardowe technologie do tworzenia dynamicznych stron internetowych wykorzystuj?cych bazy danych. Istotne jest, ?e zapewniaj? one nie tylko interaktywno??, ale równie? wysoki stopie? bezpiecze?stwa witryn WWW. Ich ogromne mo?liwo?ci powoduj?, ?e wykorzystywane s? do tworzenia zarówno prostych aplikacji, jak i skomplikowanych stron internetowych, zaopatrzonych w rozbudowane systemy autoryzacji, na przyk?ad ró?nego rodzaju sklepy internetowe. Po??czenie PHP i MySQL stanowi wi?c niezast?pione narz?dzie do tworzenia dynamicznych witryn, spe?niaj?cych wymagania zarówno administratorów, jak i u?ytkowników.Ksi??ka "PHP i MySQL. Wprowadzenie. Wydanie II" przedstawia krok po kroku zasady tworzenia serwisów WWW z wykorzystaniem baz danych. W podr?czniku na przyk?adach przedstawiono m.in. sposoby pracy z baz? danych MySQL, serwerem WWW Apache czy j?zykiem PHP i XHTML. Czytaj?c t? ksi??k?, nauczysz si? przeprowadza? operacje na danych, zarz?dza? sesjami i tabelami oraz tworzy? zapytania. "Learning PHP &My SQL" stanowi niezb?dny podr?cznik zarówno dla pocz?tkuj?cych Czytelników, jak i programistów, którzy mieli wcze?niej do czynienia z j?zykiem HTML, a teraz chc? tworzy? dynamiczne i bezpieczne strony internetowe.Tre?? generowana dynamicznie i InternetPodejmowanie decyzji w PHPFunkcje i tablicePobieranie danych z kilku tabelPraca z baz? danych MySQLOperatory logiczneWspó?praca PHP i MySQLFormularze siecioweXHTMLPliki cookie, sesje i kontrola dost?puModyfikowanie obiektów MySQL i danych PHPOto ca?a, aktualna wiedza, której potrzebujesz, aby tworzy? interaktywne strony WWW.
PHP in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference
by Paul HudsonNow installed on more than 20 million Internet domains around the world, PHP is an undisputed leader in web programming languages. Database connectivity, powerful extensions, and rich object-orientation are all reasons for its popularity, but nearly everyone would agree that, above all, PHP is one of the easiest languages to learn and use for developing dynamic web applications. The ease of development and simplicity of PHP, combined with a large community and expansive repository of open source PHP libraries, make it a favorite of web designers and developers worldwide.PHP in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. This book doesn't try to compete with or replace the widely available online documentation. Instead, it is designed to provide depth and breadth that can't be found elsewhere. PHP in a Nutshell provides the maximum information density on PHP, without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this book complement the online guide and make this an essential reference for every PHP programmer. This book focuses on the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Topics include:Object-oriented PHPNetworkingString manipulationWorking with filesDatabase interactionXMLMultimedia creationMathematicsWhether you're just getting started or have years of experience in PHP development, PHP in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library.
PHP in Action: Objects, Design, Agility
by Marcus Baker Chris Shiflett Dagfinn ReiersolTo keep programming productive and enjoyable, state-of-the-art practices andprinciples are essential. Object-oriented programming and design help managecomplexity by keeping components cleanly separated. Unit testing helps preventendless, exhausting debugging sessions. Refactoring keeps code supple andreadable. PHP offers all this-and more.PHP in Action shows you how to apply PHP techniques and principles to all themost common challenges of web programming, including:Web presentation and templatesUser interaction including the Model-View-Contoller architectureInput validation and form handlingDatabase connection and querying and abstractionObject persistence Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.