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PHP is currently the most prevalent web programming language used in both schools and the business world. "PHP for Teens" allows teens-or any other beginner-to quickly go from having no knowledge of PHP to having a solid understanding of the language. This fun and easy to read book teaches PHP programming skills using clear, step-by-step instructions. Example programs allow readers to create simple games and dynamic web pages to test their new skills. Readers will gain a strong background in programming that they can apply to other programming languages and use to become an expert in the PHP language. The accompanying CD-ROM features source code from the book, tutorials, and more.... » read more

"Practical PHP and MySQL reflects Jono's commitment to the spirit of making open source subjects accessible to everyone. The book carefully walks you through the code for eight useful, dynamic Web applications. Projects are presented in a playful way, like the forum project that touts horror movies that make you 'hide behind the couch.'"-From the Foreword by Christopher Negus, Series Editor, Negus Live Linux SeriesBuild Dynamic Web Sites Fast, with PHP and MySQL... Learn from Eight Ready-to-Run Applications!   Suddenly, it’s easy to build commercial-quality Web applications using free and open source software. With this book, you’ll learn from eight ready-to-run, real-world applications—all backed by clear diagrams and screenshots, well-documented code, and simple, practical explanations.   Leading open source author Jono Bacon teaches the core skills you’ll need to build virtually any application. You’ll discover how to connect with databases, upload content, perform cascading deletes, edit records, validate registrations, specify user security, create reusable components, use PEAR extensions, and even build Ajax applications.   Working from complete examples on the CD-ROM, you’ll create Generic dynamic Web sitesBlogsDiscussion forumsShopping cartsAuction sitesCalendarsFAQ systemsReusable componentsContent management systemsNews sites   JONO BACON is Ubuntu community manager for Canonical, Ubuntu’s sponsor. He is an established speaker, author, and contributor to the open source community. Bacon co-authored Linux Desktop Hacks and The Official Ubuntu Book; has served as a columnist for Linux Format, Linux User & Developer, and PC Plus; and is an O’Reilly Networkweblog author. He is a lead developer onthe Jokosher (www.jokosher.org) project,and co-founder of LUGRadio—a podcastwith more than 15,000 listeners, andan annual event that attracts visitorsfrom around the world.   CD-ROM Includes XAMPP for Linux: easy-to-install, preconfigured Apache distributions containing MySQL, PHP, Perl, and moreSource code for all eight fully-working applications discussed in the bookA remastered Ubuntu live CD, set to run all eight applications live   System Requirements CPU: Pentium III, 650 MHz. RAM: 256MB (recommended 512MB).Hard disk: No space required to run live CD; 250MB of space needed to put XAMPP server and projects on installed system.... » read more

So you know HTML, even JavaScript, but the idea of learning an actual programming language like PHP terrifies you? Well, stop quaking and get going with this easy task-based guide! Aimed at beginning PHP developers just like yourself, this volume uses step-by-step instructions and plenty of visual aids to get you started testing scripts, using basic syntax, working with variables, creating Web applications, and everything else you need to know to create dynamic Web pages with this increasingly popular and important scripting language. Along the way, you'll learn about all that's new in version 5: the new Zend Engine, updated XML support, greatly improved streams (now able to access low-level socket operations), a bundled copy of SQLite, and more. Throughout the book, you'll find sample scripts and projects as well as the timesaving tips and techniques that have become the hallmark of the popular Visual QuickStart series. A companion Web site offers all of the book's scripts for download.... » read more

PHP is currently the most prevalent web programming language used in both schools and the business world. "PHP for Teens" allows teens-or any other beginner-to quickly go from having no knowledge of PHP to having a solid understanding of the language. This fun and easy to read book teaches PHP programming skills using clear, step-by-step instructions. Example programs allow readers to create simple games and dynamic web pages to test their new skills. Readers will gain a strong background in programming that they can apply to other programming languages and use to become an expert in the PHP language. The accompanying CD-ROM features source code from the book, tutorials, and more.... » read more

If you are new to programming with PHP 6 and MySQL and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the for the absolute beginner™ series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Everything you need to complete the tutorials is on the companion CD--there's no software to buy and you can get started right away. By the time you finish thebook you will be able to apply the basic principles you've learned to the next programming language you tackle.... » read more

What is this book about?With the release of PHP 5 and the Zend Engine 2, PHP finally graduates from it earliest days as a lightweight scripting syntax to an powerful object oriented programming language that can hold its own against the Java and .NET architectures that currently dominate corporate software development. This book has a pragmatic focus on how to use PHP in the larger scheme of enterprise-class software development.What does this book cover?Unlike Java or .NET, there is little discussion of the application of design patterns, component architectures, and best-practices to the development of applications using PHP. Software written in the absence of this sort of higher-order architecture will never be able to match the robust frameworks that Java and .NET ship with out of the box. This book addresses this issue by covering the following material: Part 1 discusses the OO concepts that were initially explored in Beginning PHP 5 and a demonstration of how to implement them in PHP 5. This section also covers UML modeling and provides a brief introduction to project management techniques that are covered in more depth in Part 4.Parts 2 and 3 present objects and object hierarchies that, when completed, comprise a robust toolkit that developers will be able to reuse on future projects. These chapters are designed to arm the professional PHP developer with the sort of constructs that are available out of the box with platforms such as Java and .NET — from simple utility classes like Collection and Iterator, to more complex constructs like Model/View/Controller architectures and state machines.Part 4 shows how to use the toolkit from Parts 2 and 3 to create real-world applications. We look at the development of a robust contact management system that will leverage the componentry and concepts already discussed and introduce project management and software architecture concepts that enable developers to accurately identify business requirements, design scalable, extensible platforms, and handle change management effectively. It covers the waterfall and spiral project management paradigms and include a discussion on eXtreme Programming and other approaches to software development.The Appendices include an extended discussion on the effective use of CVS, introduce the Zend Studio IDE and related tools, and discuss performance tuning and scalability.... » read more

This book is an introduction to programming with a specific focus on programming web servers with the PHP programming language. Much of the original content from the first edition (1931841322) will be retained, while also including updates relating to the upcoming PHP 5.0 release. Following the same format as the popular first edition, this book provides easy-to-follow instruction. Readers will use the concepts presented in the book to create games using PHP and MySQL. As each concept is put to the test, readers will acquire programming skills that will easily transition to real-world projects. A true beginner's guide, this book enables readers to acquire programming skills that they will be able to use in the next language that they tackle.... » read more

Are you one of those people who think there isn't anything substantial that you can do in only 10 minutes? Think again. Sams Teach Yourself PHP in 10 Minutes is a no-fluff, just-the-answers guide to building dynamic websites using PHP. Broken into 10 minute lessons, you will gain a rapid working knowledge of PHP 5 and be able to immediately put that knowledge to use in practical applications. Who ever would have thought there was so much you could do in just 10 minutes!... » read more

PHP 5 (the new version of the world's most popular server-side scripting language) was unleashed on the world earlier this year, and has gone down a storm with PHP developers world wide - all the best loved features from PHP 4 have been maintained, including vastly improved object-oriented support, SimpleXML, SQLite, and many more. This book saves developers vast amounts of time by providing them with the complete code for all of the common coding problems they are likely to face when using PHP in their day-to-day work. Over 200 recipes will be included for topics such as math, date and time, arrays, regular expressions, variables and functions, web basics, HTML forms, database access, automation, security, graphics, internationalization and localization, and much more. As an added bonus, the book starts with an in-depth discussion of PHP 5 object-oriented techniques and methodology, to get you up to speed on OOP with PHP - where to use it, where not to use it, how to use it. OOP is revisited continually throughout the book, providing the reader with the most modern techniques available.... » read more

If you're using PHP 4, then chances are good that an upgrade to PHP 5 is in your future. The more you've heard about the exciting new features in PHP 5, the sooner that upgrade is probably going to be. Although an in-depth, soup-to-nuts reference guide to the language is good to have on hand, it's not the book an experienced PHP programmer needs to get started with the latest release. What you need is a lean and focused guide that answers your most pressing questions: what's new with the technology, what's different, and how do I make the best use of it? In other words, you need a copy of Upgrading to PHP 5.This book is targeted toward PHP developers who are already familiar with PHP 4. Rather than serve as a definitive guide to the entire language, the book zeroes in on PHP 5's new features, and covers these features definitively. You'll find a concise appraisal of the differences between PHP 4 and PHP 5, a detailed look at what's new in this latest version, and you'll see how PHP 5 improves on PHP 4 code. See PHP 4 and PHP 5 code side-by-side, to learn how the new features make it easier to solve common PHP problems. Each new feature is shown in code, helping you understand why it's there, when to use it, and how it's better than PHP 4. Short, sample programs are included throughout the book.Topics covered in Upgrading to PHP 5 include:The new set of robust object-oriented programming features An improved MySQL extension, supporting MySQL 4.1, prepared statements, and bound parameters Completely rewritten support for XML: DOM, XSLT, SAX, and SimpleXML Easy web services with SOAP SQLite, an embedded database library bundled with PHP 5 Cleaner error handling with exceptions Other new language features, such as iterators, streams, and more.Upgrading to PHP 5 won't make you wade through information you've covered before. Written by Adam Trachtenberg, coauthor of the popular PHP Cookbook, this book will take you straight into the heart of all that's new in PHP 5. By the time you've finished, you'll know PHP 5 in practice as well as in theory.... » read more

A collection of over 250 PHP functions with clear explanations in language anyone can understand, followed with as many examples as it takes to understand what the function does and how it works. This book includes numerous additional tips, the basics of PHP, MySQL query examples, regular expressions syntax, and two indexes to help you find information faster: a common language index and a function index. When the internet is not around or you want a simpler explanation along with all the technical details, this book has all of that and more.... » read more

PHP and MySQL Everyday Apps For Dummies is a one-stop reference providing all you need to build dynamic, real-world, ready-to-use apps with the popular PHP (a scripting language) and MySQL (a database system) software. The book is a hands-on, go-to-guide that Walks you through installing the applications files from the CD-ROM and setting up your programming environmentContains all the code needed to create seven applications: User authentication with HTTPUser loginOn-line catalogShopping cartContent management systemWeb forumBuilding and managing a mailing list (on the CD-ROM)Automates the programming process and walks you through building the application from start to finishExplains how to write secure codeFeatures complete code—not just snippets, but neatly assembled packages with “instant” real-world functionalityShows how to build the applications in two forms -- procedural and object-oriented programming -- providing programmers who want to switch to the object-oriented method of coding (which is new in PHP 5!) with the essential know-howIncludes a companion CD-ROM that contains every line of code in the applications from the book plus a bonus chapter that shows how to build a mailing listInformation on each application includes a discussion of issues, structure of the database, code listings, and an explanation of the code. You can use these applications as is, modify them for use on your Web site, or build your own application using techniques described. If you want real-world Web apps you can use right away, this is the book for you.Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.... » read more

David Powers has been professionally involved with the electronic media for some 30 years, mostly in radio and television—he was BBC Tokyo correspondent in the late 1980s and early 1990s—but more recently with the Internet. He built his first site in 1995, and was instantly hooked. Eventually, the sheer tedium of updating content convinced him there must be a better way. After a brief flirtation with ASP, he experimented with PHP, and found himself hooked yet again. A fluent Japanese speaker, Powers specializes in building Japanese-English bilingual websites, writing about Japan, and translating Japanese (he’s translated several plays). He co-authored Foundation Dreamweaver MX 2004 (1590593081) and PHP Web Development with Dreamweaver MX 2004 (1590593502). Powers also worked as technical reviewer on a number of web-related titles for Apress.... » read more

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What is this book about?Beginning PHP5 is a complete tutorial in PHP5's language features and functionality, beginning with the basics and building up to the design and construction of complex data-driven Web sites. Fully functioning applications are developed through the course of the book. Other features of the book include installation guide and troubleshooting tips, introduction to relational databases, practical working examples and applications, and a detailed language reference.Here are the new topics in this edition:OOPPEARGTKMSICLISQLiteError handling with try/catch... » read more

PHP is a server-side scripting language that is gaining popularity for creating dynamic web pages. It is easy to use, cross-platform, and most importantly, open source. PHP is widely used together with Apache and MySQL database. PHP Cheatsheet for Beginners presents a collection of basic PHP scripts, ranging from the simple task of passing variables between HTML pages, processing forms and working with MySQL database, to somewhat more complex tasks such as creating your own calendar, sending a multipart email, making a bilingual form and more. Every script can be run on its own, so you can quickly try it and see how it works. It is packed with detailed explanations for each script, to help you understand why they work. Aimed at those who have some background in another programming language, PHP Cheatsheet for Beginners sticks to the basics so that you will have a solid base from which to try more complex tasks. The examples and the explanations will equip you with all the tools you need to begin using PHP and start creating a dynamic website.... » read more

* Now revised to cover features found in PHP4 and PHP5, this new edition shows Web developers step by step how to create dynamic, data-driven Web applications* Two-color screen shots accompanied by concise callouts demonstrate how to tackle more than 100 key PHP tasks, including using cookies to monitor the activity of Web site visitors, retrieving information from MySQL or other databases, creating images and Web pages on the fly, and processing XML documents* Shows how to use PHP with Apache Web server, process data forms, access data files, troubleshoot PHP scripts, and migrate scripts to PHP5* A companion Web site features a fully searchable e-version of the book, plus all code that appears in the text-ready to plug into users' Web pages... » read more

Thanks in large part to the excellent support of Adobe, PDF documents have become the de-facto standard for exchanging information when typographical accuracy is a must. Written by author Ron Goff, with a foreword by Thomas Merz (developer of PDFlib and founder of PDFlib GmbH), Beginning PDF Programming with PHP and PDFlib provides an excellent introduction to using the PDFlib library to create beautiful documents of varying complexity from a PHP script. With chapters on topics ranging from the very basics of PDF manipulation all the way to complex functionality such as the personalization and stamping of pre-compiled PDF documents at runtime, this book will help you build a solid base of understanding of how PDFlib works and how it is used from PHP, from which you'll be able to expand your knowledge into more complex areas. - Covers PDFlib 5 and 6 - Includes example uses for Plop (linearization), PPS (personalization) and blocking - Provides lots of examples in easy-to-understand PHP scripting - Demonstrates how to protect and encrypt PDF files Like all our books, Beginning PDF Programming focuses on deliverying a concise, to-the-point learning experience, with plenty of examples and a step-by-step approach that will jumpstart your PDFlib experience. Table of Contents 1. Installation 2. Creating Your First PDF 3. Formatting with PDFlib 4. Font Management 5. Using the Block Tool 6. Optimization, Security and Compatibility 7. Practical Applications 8. Function Reference... » read more

This book takes a practical approach to integrating PHP and jQuery, showing examples of every point discussed. All examples are written such that you should be able to copy out the code into your own projects and see immediate results, no matter what your experience with JavaScript. You will find projects developed within a chapter, building them up step-by-step, describing the process and thought that goes into it. Minimal requirements are needed on the server-side, so the examples should work with any setup. This book is for PHP application developers who want to improve their user interfaces through jQuery's capabilities and responsiveness. Whether you are familiar with jQuery or have only dabbled a little with JavaScript, this book will provide you with numerous practical examples of how to improve your application.... » read more

If you want to add more power and functionality to your Web sites, add some database applications like a powerful shopping cart or a fun quiz game. Such applications make your site more dynamic, allow you to gather information, and provide customized experiences for your visitors. Creating Database Web Applications with PHP and ASP teaches beginning and intermediate designers the fundamentals of creating complex Web applications. By covering both open source (PHP/MySQL) and proprietary tools (Microsoft ASP and Access), readers gain insight to the strengths and weaknesses of each. In addition, they learn how to work with both sets of tools and determine which works best for their projects. Practical examples, including a shopping cart and quiz show, are used to teach the basic concepts behind creating and testing database code. Every example is also provided in both PHP and ASP for easy comparison and use. With the knowledge and experience gained here, beginners will learn the fundamental concepts behind these two technologies, while more experienced developers will learn which technology works best for their specific needs. Exercises, questions, and projects are included with each chapter.... » read more