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Learning PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript (Animal Guide) [Kindle Edition]

Robin Nixon (Author)
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A worthy effort to introduce the programming and database neophyte into the world of dynamic website design. --millionchimpanzees.blogspot.com, September 2009

A great introduction to the technologies at the basis of the Web. You will both enjoy this book and learn from it.
--Pascal Borghino, Database Architect for Yahoo! Inc

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If you know HTML, this guide will have you building interactive websites quickly. You'll learn how to create responsive, data-driven websites with PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript, regardless of whether you already know how to program. Discover how the powerful combination of PHP and MySQL provides an easy way to build modern websites complete with dynamic data and user interaction. You'll also learn how to add JavaScript to create rich Internet applications and websites.

Learning PHP, MySQL and JavaScript explains each technology separately, shows you how to combine them, and introduces valuable web programming concepts, including objects, XHTML, cookies, and session management. You'll practice what you've learned with review questions in each chapter, and find a sample social networking platform built with the elements introduced in this book.

This book will help you:
  • Understand PHP essentials and the basics of object-oriented programming
  • Master MySQL, from database structure to complex queries
  • Create web pages with PHP and MySQL by integrating forms and other HTML features
  • Learn about JavaScript, from functions and event handling to accessing the Document Object Model
  • Use libraries and packages, including the Smarty web template system, PEAR program repository, and the Yahoo! User Interface Library
  • Make Ajax calls and turn your website into a highly dynamic environment
  • Upload and manipulate files and images, validate user input, and secure your applications
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Well written. 15 Feb 2011
By Chriis
Format:Paperback
The author Robin Nixon succeeded in creating a basic standard book to get even the most novice of readers on the ladder to creating dynamic websites. If you are looking at the book I assume you already have HTML knowledge, that's all you need (don't even need this really); the format of the book is layed out step by step, and is easy to read. I recommend this book.
Only not 5 stars because a few things for the beginner could have gone into more depth.
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I am a third year student at university studying computer science and I read this book over the summer to refresh my memory and solidify the skills I have learned from the last two years. This is one of the best books I have read on the subjects and I am always using it for quick refernce when coding.

I would and have recomended this book to several of my friends.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I had general knowledge in PHP from modding and experimenting with Wordpress themes. HTML and CSS wasn't new to me - I work as a web designer, but I'm not perfect with javascript. SQL scared me.

This new O'Reily book filled in my blanks - gave me facts and tips about PHP developing and more self confidence in playing around with MySQL in PHPmyAdmin.

I'd say the things you need to be a great PHP web-developer are experience in HTML+CSS, a great idea, and this book :)
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good 'beginning'
Very good introductory book to the 3 pilars of modern web technology. What's interesting is that they use WAMP/MAMP/LAMP as environment, so can immediately start learning the 3... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Ronny
Delivers What It Promises
A very good, consice and up to the point book for the beginners in web programming.
Definitely worth it's salt and a great read for the layman.
Published 1 month ago by llib
Awsome
I have several programming books and this is the best. Very well written with good examples. I'll recommend to everyone
Published 1 month ago by parkentosh
Note that this is the first edition and the second edition is coming...
Would have given 5 stars, but the book is out of date. I only realized after purchasing it and logging onto the companion website and found out that the second edition is scheduled... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Finnishsmart
There are better alternatives.
I'm not a big fan of this book. I would recommend buying "PHP 6 and MySQL 5 for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide" by Larry Ullman instead. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Andy
A good compromise
This book falls between a beginners guide and a more detailed book for those past the novice stage. It manages this rather well in my view. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bellatori
Good Starter
I already had some knowledge around PHP and Mysql, but none around JavaScript - I've not completed reading the book (cherry picking the subjects I need), but it can be a little... Read more
Published 3 months ago by steve
Well written
Well written book, that gives you all the information you expect to get in such a book. The steps are easy to follow. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mehanika
A great Introductory text to PHP and MySQL
I bought this book with no knowledge of PHP and MySQL and read it pretty much from cover to cover. It introduces the basic principles of both very well, and the examples are very... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Latinkon
Does what t says on the cover
A very clear guide to PHP. Still yet to get to the Java & SQL sections but I expect them to be as good. Include references to a mass of online examples.
Published 6 months ago by C. Budd
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