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Beginning PHP4 Programming [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Jon Blank (Author), etc. (Author), Wankyu Choi (Author), Allan Kent (Author), Ganesh Prasad (Author), Chris Ullman (Author)

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Paperback: 800 pages
Publisher: WROX Press Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Oct 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1861003730
ISBN-13: 978-1861003737
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.4 x 4.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,120,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Beginning PHP4 offers an almost ideal introductory tutorial to one of today's hottest scripting languages. This book is really all the novice needs to start building dynamic Web sites powered by PHP4, but old hands at programming will also find valuable information inside it.

PHP, of course, is introduced in the book, but there is also an approachable and effective introduction to programming in general. The conscientious tutorial on basic concepts like variables, keywords and flow control will give even beginners an understanding of the basics of writing programs. PHP, it turns out, is not only a great way to generate HTML dynamically, it's a very marketable skill. Web fundamentals like HTTP, HTML form variables, and managing session information using no less than four different techniques are explained thoroughly and effectively. You also find out how to install PHP and other tools on your system, with the assistance of plenty of screen shots.

That's not to say that this book will cramp the style of more experienced developers. Some chapters delve into such important and advanced topics as database programming (with MySQL) and PHP's support for XML. One standout section demystifies the new support for objects and classes in PHP4. Basic topics like managing files and directories on the server, plus graphics processing, are addressed, of course, and a nifty sample program shows you how to build a Web-based text editor. Except for the final case study, a "URL directory manager" (akin to Yahoo) that is rather specialised, the examples are spot on, illustrating everyday programming tasks. You will also learn to generate e-mail with PHP, certainly a valuable skill to have.

The appendix lists several hundred PHP functions in over 50 pages--a handy and useful feature. In all, Beginning PHP4 provides a strong choice for learning about one of today's most powerful and easy-to-use scripting languages. It is concise, fast-moving and thoroughly approachable. --Richard Dragan

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PHP is a server-side scripting language. It is an open source, cross platform technology (NT, Linux, UNIX), rapidly gaining popularity as a scripting language for people running dynamic websites. Using practical examples and a step by step approach, this book explains how to develop web applications using PHP.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners, 30 Nov 2000

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This book takes you step by step through the basics of PHP, and integration with MySQL databases, as well as giving reasonably good instructions on how to set it all up in Windows or Linux. Instructions and explanations are really clear and, unlike most programming books, there are no huge leaps of logic which leave the beginner lost and confused. Experienced programmers who want to learn PHP as a new language, rather than be introduced to basic programming concepts will probably find this book excruciatingly slow-paced and basic. People like me (I have HTML and basic Javascript) will find it a breath of fresh air, and be amazed at how quickly this book will enable them to use a very impressive technology.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good - you'll learn a lot from it, 4 July 2001

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This is very well written, in a friendly, reasonable tone. But what I discovered was that some examples just don't work without modification. A quick look a the book's official website will reveal the large amount of errata.

But, after all is said and done, through this book I did learn an awful lot about PHP. It tells you what you need to know. I've read through the entire book, except for the very last chapter - their big working example. I'm not going to read it simply because it has given me such a good rounded-out knowledge, that I don't need to see any more examples. I can do it all myself. So far I've written a guestbook, poll, quiz, and a web based FTP program all from scratch - just from what I learned through this book.

The book really is good. You'll learn a lot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!, 15 April 2001

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This book is brilliant. If your new to programming this book is for you

At first I didn't understand it but after a short while I really got into it. Now due to this book I am in the process of writing a PHP site with all the data stored in a mySQL database, something I never thought I'd be able to do

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best computing book I've ever used
I really like the PHP language and this is the best way into I found. I tried the PHP Bible first which was useless. I find the the Wrox books very good on the whole. Read more

Published on 9 Jun 2003 by Adrian Stevenson

2.0 out of 5 stars Warning
Although the book is quite well written, the examples simply do not work with up to date versions of php. Read more

Published on 3 Jun 2003 by tjw41

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Clear, Precise and up to date
This book is a great way to start PHP. If you have any prior knowledge of PHP, however, you will spend half of your time reading stuff that you already know. Read more

Published on 24 Dec 2001 by Alexander Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and clear book indeed
This book tells it straight, it is very clear and progresses you well through PHP, giving a good grounding not just in the language but also general programming technique and... Read more

Published on 10 Nov 2001 by virtuality@chapter666.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to an excellent scripting language
A comprehensive, yet easy to understand guide to one of the web's most popular and versatile languages. Read more

Published on 7 Aug 2001 by rick@dusksite.co.uk

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but lots of filler
This seemed like a reasonably good intro to PHP (not having read any other books on the subject). You can dip in reasonably quickly to find out the basics of commonly done stuff... Read more

Published on 23 July 2001 by I MacKenzie

2.0 out of 5 stars a non-programmers helping hand
I am not a programmer I find programming hard to understand. However I am a mature student and have to use different programming languages and scripts in my course work. Read more

Published on 15 July 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent starting point
Very useful for those starting to use PHP, probably easier if you can program, it does not really matter what in, but there are sections on variables and file handling etc. Read more

Published on 5 July 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, one word says it all.
As all other reviewers of this book have all ready stated this is an excellent book, and a beginner would find it nothing but useful, I myself would prefer more examples of the... Read more

Published on 14 Jun 2001 by jacko_clan

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further!
Beginner? Look no further. Trust me. It saved me a whole lot of hassle. If only I had found this book sooner....

Published on 14 Jun 2001

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