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PHP and MySQL Web Development [Paperback]

Laura Thomson (Author), Luke Welling (Author)

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Paperback: 896 pages
Publisher: QUE; 1 edition (30 Mar 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0672317842
ISBN-13: 978-0672317842
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 18.8 x 5.1 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 262,996 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #27 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > Databases & the Web
- #35 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > Applications > MySQL
- #78 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Programming > Languages > PHP

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PHP and MySQL Web Development introduces readers (who are assumed to have little or no experience with the title subjects) to PHP and MySQL for the purpose of creating dynamic Internet sites. It teaches the same skills as introductory Active Server Pages (ASP) and ColdFusion books--technologies which address the same niche.

Authors Luke Welling and Laura Thomson's technique aims to get readers going on their own projects as soon as possible. They present easily digestible sections on specific technical processes--"Accessing Array Contents" and "Using Encryption with PHP" are two examples. Each section centres on a sample program that strips the task at hand down to its essentials, enabling the reader to fit the process into his or her own solutions as required. Tables that list options and other nuggets of reference material appear as well, but the many examples and the authors' commentary on them take centre stage.

For reference material on MySQL, have a look at Paul DuBois's MySQL. On the PHP side, Web Application Development with PHP4 is excellent. --David Wall

Topics covered:

The MySQL Database Server (for both Unix and Windows)
Accessing MySQL Databases Through PHP Scripting (the letters don't really stand for anything)
Database Creation and Modification
PHP Tricks in Order of Increasing Complexity--everything from basic SQL queries to secure transactions for commerce
Authentication
Network Connectivity
Session Management
Content Customisation

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PHP & MySQL Web Development teaches the reader to develop dynamic, secure e-commerce Web sites and Web applications. The book shows how to integrate and implement these technologies by following real-world examples and working sample projects. It also covers the related technologies needed to build a commercial Web site such as SSL, shopping carts, and payment systems. The CD includes a Linux distribution, MySQL, PHP4 and utilities for the projects and code listings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent & Accessible Guide to PHP and MySQL, 21 July 2002

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Having had some prior experience of ASP programming and MS Database technologies, this text was my first introdction to the world of PHP and MySQL. It is well written and introduces you to the basic concepts of both PHP and MySQL in an accessible conversational style. As you progress through the text, you are gradually introduced to more complex applications through meaningful real world examples. It even has the comfort blanket of an accompanying CD-ROM with all the code! As well as a step-by-step guide, it is well indexed and will become an invaluable reference manual. I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone with a little prior knowledge in programming, looking to gain a quick and practcial awareness of PHP and MySQL. I am now looking for other titles by these authors to find out what else I can teach myself quickly!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginner to intermediate programmer!!!!!!, 27 Oct 2001

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I found this book very comprehensive. It contained everything that I needed to cover in order to create a dynamic web site that encorporated a database back end from scratch. It did this in a way that I found others lacking. Instead of tackling the basics of each topic (ie. how to use a function), it expresses the way of using the PHP etc, in a useful, productive, clear and effective manner. Personally, I found this one of its most attractive features.

As a person who does not like to read (student at university) I have to compliment the authors on that fact that it managed to keep my attention long enough to cover 50% in just one day, and it isn't a thin book either! In a single day I managed to comprehend PHP's language syntax and semantics enough to encorporate it with mySQL to produce a dynamic, database driven web page.

This book is fantastic!

However, I do have do agree with another review written regarding installation and configuration of the technologies used. Appendix A (that covers this topic) is a little sketchy and I do think that a person fresh to this topic may find it a little difficult to tackle; as the instructions inside the book are not 100% accurate.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Well written, but too simple for advanced programmers., 16 Sep 2001

glen@designsolution.co.uk (Suffolk, UK) - See all my reviews

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I was somewhat disappointed with this book. Although it cannot be denied that the text is well-written throughout, I was frustrated by the lack of code examples. The book is also squared firmly at the beginner PHP programmer who wants to move to a move intermediate level. I would disagree with the publishers who suggest the book is suitable for intermediate to advanced programmers- people at this level would best avoid this book as there is it contains nothing you couldn't learn from searching around the net for 5 minutes.

In summary then; a good book if you are starting PHP and want to move into making solid web applications. However, steer clear if you consider yourself at least an intermediate PHP programmer- there will be nothing in this book that you won't already know.

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1.0 out of 5 stars surpassed
A surpassed book, nowadays PHP is not the same language as described in this book. Even MySQL has evolved beyond what is explained here. Read more

Published on 6 May 2009 by Faken

1.0 out of 5 stars Same old rubbish
This is like reading any old example based book - wrox are the leaders in these type of books and they are garbage at it. Read more

Published on 18 Mar 2009 by Mr. L. Macdonald

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I learnt a great deal from this book. Every question I had I found the answer. I have written a lot of PHP software since and I still use it for reference. Read more

Published on 21 Jun 2004 by Pryce Jones

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Hi I'm 15 years old and have had this book for almost a year. Generally, I think this book is good for the beginner. I only knew HTML before this book. Read more

Published on 10 May 2003 by mike_ns15

3.0 out of 5 stars Good beginners guide but could be better
This book is an excellent start into understanding php and MySql, however as mentioned in previous reviews the installation guide is vague at best with some information needed on... Read more

Published on 14 Feb 2003 by C Parker

2.0 out of 5 stars Getting a little out of date
Although this book is great for getting you started with plugging PHP and MySQL together, it falls seriously short with both examples and explanations on the latest security... Read more

Published on 6 Dec 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Installation Guide leave much to be desired !
As a "newbie" to pdp , I really depended on the "Installing PHP 4" section . I was truly disappointed. Read more

Published on 26 Aug 2002 by MR HUGH COLGAN

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning to build a simple e-commerce web site
I'm not 'experienced' or 'academic' but I liked this book a lot. Why? Because it offers a do-it-yourself guide to the key challenges I faced as I tried to build myself a... Read more

Published on 16 May 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners.
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Published on 21 Mar 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Readable, understandable, implementable
This is the first and only book I own on the topic of php, and I found it very useful. As someone who is reasonably fluent in client side web design and Active Server Pages I... Read more

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