- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Computer Step; 2nd Revised edition edition (15 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184078282X
- ISBN-13: 978-1840782820
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 18.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #82 in Books > Computers & Internet > New to Computing > Guidebook Series > Easy Steps
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PHP 5 in easy steps instructs how to create exciting interactive web pages using the latest major release of the popular PHP scripting language. PHP allows data to be easily exchanged between a web browser and a web server - both on the Windows platform and on Unix-based platforms, such as Linux. Exciting chapters, with complete code examples, illustrate the major features of the PHP language and screenshots depict the actual output from each example script. You are also introduced to MySQL databases and shown, by example, how PHP can interact with databases to store user input, and to retrieve stored data for delivery to a web browser as components of a web page.
"PHP 5 in easy steps" begins by explaining how to download and install the free Apache web server, the free MySQL database server, and the free PHP 5 interpreter. This allows you to establish an environment in which to run PHP scripts on your own computer. Examples show how PHP scripts can generate dynamic content, manipulate files, store user-data, send email, authenticate log-in attempts and communicate with databases. This book makes no assumption of previous knowledge of any programming or scripting language so it's ideal for the newcomer to PHP. Each chapter builds your knowledge of PHP scripting. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the PHP language and be able to write your own scripts that can be run on any web server that is configured for PHP.
"PHP 5 in easy steps" has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to add PHP scripts to their web pages. It will appeal to web developers wanting to add dynamic interaction to their web sites. It will appeal to the programmer who quickly wants to add server-side scripting to their skills set. It will appeal to the hobbyist who wants to begin creating PHP scripts for upload to their own ISP. It will appeal to the student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of server-side scripting in PHP.
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Whether you want to get to grips with Windows, Photoshop or even the Internet, these easy-to-follow guides are the perfect companion for fast and productive learning.
...Then the in easy steps series is for you!
Whether you want to get to grips with Windows, Photoshop or even the Internet, these easy-to-follow guides are the perfect companion for fast and productive learning.
This successful series is designed to save you time and guaranteed to give you value for money. Written in a jargon-free, easy-to-follow style with helpful graphics, the in easy steps books explain everything you need to know to get working on your computer - and more!
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This review is from: PHP 5 in Easy Steps: Colour (Paperback)
This book goes through all the main features of the PHP language in CLEAR detail. However some things are missed out such as includes etc. However this book is designed to get started quickly in the language.All source code is given with good definations and tips around the side. This is a MUST buy for all new PHP programmers and is a great reference, however you need something to supplement the book as well.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
More like PHP 4 in Easy Steps,
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This review is from: PHP 5 in Easy Steps: Colour (Paperback)
When i delved into PHP5 i got this book first as it was one of the first out there on the topic and quite a good price. The problem started when i tried to implement some of the examples set out inside it. Having to search the Internet for the reasons why they didn't work the answer became simple: in the rush to get the book out when PHP5 was released, the book assumed that many features of PHP4 would not be deprecated in PHP5 but as it turns out, many program snippets in the book won't work for PHP5 as they are deprecated. I feel more stupid for having bought this book at full price from a bookstore. I recommend ''PHP and MySQL Web Development by Luke Welling'', it might be expensive but by heck its far better and more indepth in using the power of PHP5 and was actually tested with PHP5.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Basic but good,
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This review is from: PHP 5 in Easy Steps: Colour (Paperback)
This has a very easy to understand configuration of material and this is good for beginners only. If you are looking for more advanced coding help look elsewhere.
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