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Luke Welling (Author), Laura Thomson (Author)

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Paperback: 912 pages
Publisher: Sams; 2 edition (12 Feb 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 067232525X
ISBN-13: 978-0672325250
Product Dimensions: 23.3 x 17.9 x 5.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 446,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #48 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > Databases & the Web
- #57 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Databases > Applications > MySQL

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PHP and MySQL Web Development teaches the reader to develop dynamic, secure, commercial Web sites. Using the same accessible, popular teaching style of the first edition, this best-selling book has been updated to reflect the rapidly changing landscape of MySQL and PHP.

The book teaches the reader to integrate and implement these technologies by following real-world examples and working sample projects, and also covers related technologies needed to build a commercial Web site, such as SSL, shopping carts, and payment systems.

The second edition includes new coverage of how to work with XML in developing a PHP and MySQL site, and how to draw on the valuable resources of the PEAR repository of code and extensions.

About the Author

Laura Thomson is a lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She is also a partner in the award-winning Web-development firm Tangled Web Design. Laura has previously worked for Telstra and the Boston Consulting Group. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) degree and a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) degree with honors, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Adaptive Web Sites. In her spare time, she enjoys sleeping. Laura can be reached via email at laura@tangledweb.com.au.

Luke Welling is a lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Information Technology at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a partner in Tangled Web Design. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) degree and is currently completing a master's degree in Genetic Algorithms for Communication Network Design. In his spare time, he attempts to perfect his insomnia. Luke can be reached via email at luke@tangledweb.com.au.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate - just buy it, 14 Jan 2004

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As a relative newcomer to PHP and MySQL (but with some experience in older programming languages) I started by purchasing separate, basic books on PHP and MySQL. Both were fine, but soon failed to take me far enough.

"PHP and MySQL Web Development" looked to be an excellent 'second stage' text book, and I have not been disappointed.

Worthy of particular mention, is that fact that this book is relatively formal: no jokes or rows of exclamation marks. Frankly I don't want a jokey atmosphere in a text book, so this feature gains the book at least one extra star just for being aimed at an adult audience.

The introductions to PHP and MySQL are excellent, as are the examples, and every few pages I found myself thinking "Now I can add that feature to my website" or "That answers a question that's been bugging me for a while". Even regular expressions now make sense.

Advanced users - a stage which I doubt I will ever reach - will need a book that takes them further, but this is the perfect book for intermediate-level users, and thus far I haven't found any part of the book which I would criticise.

Summary: A PHP and MySQL manual for grown-ups. Highly recommended.

Nigel Utting

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars do not look any further if you look for a PHP/mySQL book, 12 Dec 2003

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This is a marvellous book for both newbies to programming and experienced programmers who are forking out into PHP/mySQL. I'm a developer / webdesigner with 10+ years experience in app development and think this book is great. I especially like the case-study like chapters in the back which talk you through eCommerce and web-typical different scenarios such as Shopping Cart, Online Content Management System, User Authentication, etc. Just what you need. I second the other reviews and say that you can't go wrong with this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic for experts and beginners alike, 9 Dec 2003

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Having used several programming languages in the past I wanted to move into PHP and MySQL. Unlike other scripting languages, PHP is fairly easy to pick up especially for those with a javascript background. This book makes it even easier by being a very quick read by programming standards and everything is well explained with useful examples.

I cannot fault this book, it is superb. If you are not sure which PHP / SQL book to choose, you cannot go wrong choosing this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource
I was a total newcomer to PHP and MySQL and this book gave me a good grounding in both. Very good workable examples and easy to adapt to your needs.

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