- Paperback: 720 pages
- Publisher: Peachpit Press; 2 edition (21 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0321336577
- ISBN-13: 978-0321336576
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 17.5 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 74,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It hasn't taken Web developers long to discover that when it comes to creating dynamic, database-driven Web sites, MySQL and PHP provide a winning open source combination. Add this book to the mix, and there's no limit to the powerful, interactive Web sites that users can create. With step-by-step instructions, complete scripts, and expert tips to guide readers, veteran author and database designerLarry Ullman gets right down to business: After grounding readers with separate discussions of first the scripting language (PHP) and then the database program (MySQL), he goes on to cover security, sessions and cookies, and using additional Web tools, with several sections devoted to creating sample applications. This guide is indispensable for Web designers who want to replace their static sites with something more dynamic. The companion Web site includes source code, support forums, and extra tutorials. In addition to being updated for the most recent releases of MySQL and PHP, this new edition offers 25% new material, including updated examples for improved clarity and comprehension and new installation instructions for PHP, MySQL, and other related technologies.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The content will take you from zero knowledge of PHP and MySQL (even not having it installed!) to a point where you can feel confident approaching the development of a fully functioning dynamic website. The examples cover ecommerce, user registration and content management. There are consistent references to other sources and alternative functions which could be used. For me it took me from a very limited knowledge of PHP/MySQL (gained from a few days searching the web) to this point of confidence where I'm now designing my own ecommerce website. I would agree with another reviewer that a prior knowledge of HTML is important although I think you could scrape by without, you should learn HTML seperately before starting this book.
Well written: Books like this can have all the content in the world and still be useless. This book is by far one of the best 'textbooks' I've ever used. It is clear and concise without omitting any vital details. It covers useful material and refers to more detail. It is 'friendly' and doesn't assume much (if anything). Overall it reads easily and gets the point across very effectively.
Well Supported: The scripts (php and mysql) are all available on the author's website. This is useful to compare your practice and problem-solve if you get really stuck! One SQL script was not available but it affects one small example only and won't impact your progress. The author maintains a web forum on which you can ask questions. He seems to respond to them all (quite a feat!) and I got a reply to a question I asked within 24 hours. That's quite impressive!
If you are looking at a few books with a similar title as I did a few weeks ago, then I can fully recommend this book. I have devoured it - working full time 10 hours a day - in about 8 days. It has been a steep learning curve and I got to the end which wouldn't happen with every book of this sort.
Well written: Books like this can have all the content in the world and still be useless. This book is by far one of the best 'textbooks' I've ever used. It is clear and concise without omitting any vital details. It covers useful material and refers to more detail. It is 'friendly' and doesn't assume much (if anything). Overall it reads easily and gets the point across very effectively.
Well Supported: The scripts (php and mysql) are all available on the author's website. This is useful to compare your practice and problem-solve if you get really stuck! One SQL script was not available but it affects one small example only and won't impact your progress. The author maintains a web forum on which you can ask questions. He seems to respond to them all (quite a feat!) and I got a reply to a question I asked within 24 hours. That's quite impressive!
If you are looking at a few books with a similar title as I did a few weeks ago, then I can fully recommend this book. I have devoured it - working full time 10 hours a day - in about 8 days. It has been a steep learning curve and I got to the end which wouldn't happen with every book of this sort.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used the first edition of this book to help me with my A level coursework. It has great examples and is easy to digest. I cant see why some people have complained. Yes, some of the examples span multiple pages, but so do most (useful) PHP scripts. It is great value for money and perfect for the beginner.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as a complete beginner with no prior experience of languages other than HTML. The book is easy to read and explains concepts well. There are extensive examples which are shown as complete scripts as well as explained in narrative form alongside.
On purchasing the book I was slightly apprehensive that topics would be covered too quickly, but this was not the case at all. If anything, I found that once I had a good grasp of the basics I was able to skip over several of the examples.
As well as a walkthrough guide to the capabilities and functionality of PHP and MySQL, this book also includes two comprehensive examples of web applications. These could be used as 'off-the-shelf' applications for your own website if required with very little adaptation.
As mentioned in other reviews, the only criticism is that security concerns are not introduced from the outset, but are only addressed in a single chapter towards the end of the book. This is far from ideal as it requires you to revisit previous subjects, adjusting your code to make it more secure. That said, it could be argued that to present security concerns throughout could overcomplicate the earlier chapters, particulary those introducing difficult concepts for the first time.
Overall: Highly recommended although an intermediate-level knowledge of HTML is a prerequisite.
On purchasing the book I was slightly apprehensive that topics would be covered too quickly, but this was not the case at all. If anything, I found that once I had a good grasp of the basics I was able to skip over several of the examples.
As well as a walkthrough guide to the capabilities and functionality of PHP and MySQL, this book also includes two comprehensive examples of web applications. These could be used as 'off-the-shelf' applications for your own website if required with very little adaptation.
As mentioned in other reviews, the only criticism is that security concerns are not introduced from the outset, but are only addressed in a single chapter towards the end of the book. This is far from ideal as it requires you to revisit previous subjects, adjusting your code to make it more secure. That said, it could be argued that to present security concerns throughout could overcomplicate the earlier chapters, particulary those introducing difficult concepts for the first time.
Overall: Highly recommended although an intermediate-level knowledge of HTML is a prerequisite.
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Superb!
This book has now been superseded by a later version, I think.
Absolutely superb book. I tried wading through several others before finding this one. Read more
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Published on 18 Oct 2009 by lovetolearn
Excellent primer for PHP MySQL
This is an excellent starter for learning how to use PHP/ MySQL.
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Published on 3 Sep 2008 by A. I. Mackenzie
Perfect starting point
This books is a perfect starting point for people coming from HTML, CSS and Javascript.
It goes through all the necessary and most basic parts of PHP and MySQL, but... Read more
It goes through all the necessary and most basic parts of PHP and MySQL, but... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2008 by Rasmus Boserup Poulsen
Decent addition to your library
This book does exactly what it says on the tin. There's no mucking about, no extra direction, and no fun. Read more
Published on 9 July 2008 by Mr. D. J. Hinton
well, 4 and a half really!
I'm a slow reader, but determined and I know what I want. I wanted to learn php and mysql. I followed this book from page 1 to 692 (more than most books) by Larry Ullman who is... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by sharp
A good solid way to learn PHP and MySQL fast.
I had some previous experience with IIS, ASP SQL Server, but I needed to up to speed with Apache, PHP and MySQL. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2007 by Annabel Stogdon
Not as great as expected
Coming from a ASP.NET/Javascript background, I thought this book would to be quite easy to grasp. It's well layed out but really hard to follow. Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by fapa
This is a good book
Easy to read, easy to follow, and very well written. Not a substitute for PHP or MySQL manuals. Not all functions are featured. Will get you to intermediate level though.
Published on 21 May 2007 by John M
Absolutely Brilliant
OK. I have some experience web developing and decided to try PHP/MySQL prior to going to Uni. This book is brilliant, for beginners too. Read more
Published on 18 April 2007 by Jez D
Great for beginners
After looking to learn both PHP and MySQL to build a website I'd always dreamed of, this seemed to fit the picture. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2006 by Dan Richards
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