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Overview
This book covers the basics of PHP and MySQL along with introductions to advanced topics including object-oriented programming and how to build Web sites that incorporate authentication and security. After you complete this course, you will be able to use PHP and MySQL to build professional quality, database-driven Web sites.
- Includes enhanced examples and updated exercises and projects. A comprehensive Web development project that applies chapter concepts begins in Chapter 1 and continues through Chapter 10, resulting in a PHP code demonstration site.
- A new chapter, Handling User Input (Chapter 4), contains a separate, expanded coverage of Web forms and Web templates.
- Facts, Carefuls, and Pointers are now prominently displayed in the margin for easier identification.
- Two new appendices provide coverage of Error Handling and Debugging, and Connecting to SQL Server and Oracle Databases.
- Enables users to utilize PHP and MySQL to build professional quality, database-driven Web sites, all with open source software.
- Covers the basics of PHP and MySQL along with advanced topics including object-oriented programming and how to build Web sites that incorporate authentication and security.
- Short Careful warnings called point out troublesome issues that you need to watch out for when writing PHP scripts.
- Short Quizzes serve as quick comprehension checks at the end of each major topic assess understanding of the section material.
- Reinforcement Exercises include both guided and free-form exercises that reinforce the skills learned in the chapter and build on your learning experience by providing additional ways to apply your knowledge in new situations.
- Discovery Activities apply the skills learned in the chapter to expand the functionality of an ongoing comprehensive Web site project.
1. Getting Started with PHP.
2. Using Functions and Control Structures.
3. Manipulating Strings.
4. Handling User Input.
5. Working with Files and Directories.
6. Manipulating Arrays.
7. Working with Databases and MySQL.
8. Manipulating MySQL Databases with PHP.
9. Managing State Information.
10. Developing Object-Oriented PHP.
Appendix A: Working with XHTML.
Appendix B: Building a Web Development Environment.
Appendix C: Formatting Strings.
Appendix D: Secure Coding with PHP.
Appendix E: Advanced Debugging Techniques.
Appendix F: Connecting to SQL Server and Oracle Databases.
Appendix D: Secure Coding with PHP.
2. Using Functions and Control Structures.
3. Manipulating Strings.
4. Handling User Input.
5. Working with Files and Directories.
6. Manipulating Arrays.
7. Working with Databases and MySQL.
8. Manipulating MySQL Databases with PHP.
9. Managing State Information.
10. Developing Object-Oriented PHP.
Appendix A: Working with XHTML.
Appendix B: Building a Web Development Environment.
Appendix C: Formatting Strings.
Appendix D: Secure Coding with PHP.
Appendix E: Advanced Debugging Techniques.
Appendix F: Connecting to SQL Server and Oracle Databases.
Appendix D: Secure Coding with PHP.