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Get started in web development using PHP. Even if you've never programmed before, author Jason Lengstorf introduces you to PHP by building a PHP-based blogging site while covering all the good coding practices and skills that you'll need when you start your own projects.
- Create web content with version 5.3 of PHP
- Learn good coding practices from the very beginning
- Learn how systems like WordPress work
Jason Lengstorf takes a practical approach to teaching you how to build a content management system. You'll dive into writing web applications and be guided by the author's supportive explanations, rather than learning elements of the PHP language and viewing examples after.
PHP for Absolute Beginners starts slowly and covers everything you need to know about beginning web development using PHP. Even the most inexperienced web developer will find this book accessible.
What you’ll learn
- Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP
- Navigate the PHP language
- Learn the basics of writing clean code
- Talk to a database
- Make a PHP site more secure
- Create a complete blogging site
Who this book is for
PHP for Absolute Beginners is written for the complete novice; no previous coding knowledge is assumed, and all concepts are explained to ensure maximum understanding.
However, later chapters in the book may appeal to intermediate programmers looking to improve their abilities in the area of developing content management systems or those interested in making the move from procedural code to the more modular object-oriented approach.
Table of Contents
- Setting Up the PHP Development Environment
- Understanding PHP: Language Basics
- Passing Information with PHP
- Working with Databases
- Building the Entry Manager
- Adding Support for Multiple Pages
- Updating and Deleting Entries
- Adding the Ability to Upload Images
- Syndicating the Blog
- Adding a Commenting System to Your Blog
- Adding Password Protection to Administrative Links
- Finishing Touches
About the Author
Jason Lengstorf is a software designer and developer based in Missoula, MT. As the owner of Ennui Design, he specializes in creating custom Web applications, ranging from simple informational websites to full-fledged content management systems. When not glued to his keyboard, he's likely standing in line for coffee, shopping for cowboy shirts, or pretending to know something about wine.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The downloadable code from the books website does not work. Unfortunately there are errors not covered by the errata in the book too. When I reported them via the website I got no response. Very disappointng.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The principle behind this book, that of teaching the reader PHP by building a real-world, fully functioning web application (a simple blog CMS) rather than by abstract exercises that can seem irrelevant to a new programmer, is a sound one and is what attracted me to this book.
That sound idea, however, is let down by less than shining standard of execution and some very sloppy editing. The book has a friendly, conversational style, but the copy is littered with typos (I counted five in the first few pages). Most of these are inconsequential, if annoying, but some completely change the meaning that the author is trying to convey.
There are also a number of errors in the code extracts as printed. Again, most of them are fairly obvious (and I think corrected in the downloadable code package on the publisher's website) but enough to cause the true "absolute beginner" some serious head scratching.
I'd also more generally dispute the claim that the book is suitable for *absolute* beginners. I'm an experienced front end developer who picked up this book to plug a few of the more glaring holes in the PHP I've acquired ad hoc over the past few years, so am comfortable with the terms and constructs the book uses, but for a novice reader the descriptions and definitions of programming terms are rather loose and ill-described, and are often introduced later than would be useful for a beginner.
If you really want to get started learning to programme I'd suggest Chris Pine'sLearn to Program: Using Ruby (Facets of Ruby) - it's a far, far better written book and Ruby is a much friendlier language for a novice than PHP. Read that first, then if you still want to learn PHP come back and buy this book. You'll get a lot more out of it that way around.
Lastly I'd reiterate that all the issues with this book could easily be fixed with a little more editorial rigor, so if (like me) you get bugged by egregious typos, I'd also be tempted to wait for a second edition.
That sound idea, however, is let down by less than shining standard of execution and some very sloppy editing. The book has a friendly, conversational style, but the copy is littered with typos (I counted five in the first few pages). Most of these are inconsequential, if annoying, but some completely change the meaning that the author is trying to convey.
There are also a number of errors in the code extracts as printed. Again, most of them are fairly obvious (and I think corrected in the downloadable code package on the publisher's website) but enough to cause the true "absolute beginner" some serious head scratching.
I'd also more generally dispute the claim that the book is suitable for *absolute* beginners. I'm an experienced front end developer who picked up this book to plug a few of the more glaring holes in the PHP I've acquired ad hoc over the past few years, so am comfortable with the terms and constructs the book uses, but for a novice reader the descriptions and definitions of programming terms are rather loose and ill-described, and are often introduced later than would be useful for a beginner.
If you really want to get started learning to programme I'd suggest Chris Pine'sLearn to Program: Using Ruby (Facets of Ruby) - it's a far, far better written book and Ruby is a much friendlier language for a novice than PHP. Read that first, then if you still want to learn PHP come back and buy this book. You'll get a lot more out of it that way around.
Lastly I'd reiterate that all the issues with this book could easily be fixed with a little more editorial rigor, so if (like me) you get bugged by egregious typos, I'd also be tempted to wait for a second edition.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Great Book. Easy to follow and clearly laid out. Guides you through the process of coding step by step. The 'product description' above accurately describes what you should get out of the book and I 100% agree. Definitely recommend it.
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