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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.

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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.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	N. Utting "NVTU" (Jersey, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars do not look any further if you look for a PHP/mySQL book, 13 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 Best programming book ever, 19 Aug 2003

By	Mr. P. D. Garner "phil911e" (Lancaster, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is far and away the best programming book I have ever read. If you want to make a site using PHP and MySQL DB backend this is the book for you. I thought the level was just right, you'd need some programming experience but not to an advanced level to get on well with it.

I felt it was laid out well and as I would achieve something with my site and was ready to move on to the next level, it would be there in the next chapter (e.g. Session control with PHP). Excellent examples are another strong feature, with everything (including a FULL e-book) you would want comes on the CD too.

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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.

Published 22 months ago by M. Gladstone

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book in-depth and useful evento beginners
I am fairly new to the whole web programing thing, but this book made learning PHP an absolute doddle. Read more

Published on 22 Jan 2006 by R. Staite

4.0 out of 5 stars For PHP, buy this book first
This is one of the best computer books I've ever used. It serves as excellent introduction to PHP covering critical aspects of the language at a decent pace, and breaks out the... Read more

Published on 9 April 2005 by Mr A Ircha

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginner to Intermediate
This is an excellent book if you already know something about PHP and MYSQL and want to look for something that would give you more confidence in building interactive websites... Read more

Published on 4 Dec 2004 by V. TRAN

3.0 out of 5 stars A good book, but some confusing chapters towards the end...
To start with, this book is great. I already have some knowledge of HTML and scripting so I was able to go through the early chapters at speed. Read more

Published on 19 Sep 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book/reference manual.
This book is ideal for those beginning PHP who want simplified examples to follow. The book does not go into much depth which I personally found dissapointing(the reason i gave it... Read more

Published on 18 Jul 2004 by cronkilla_umw

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Layout, Great Content, Great CD-ROM, GREAT BOOK!
Firstly, i was more or less a beginner to mysql and php. I had bought a book to learn the basics and was ready for the really juicy stuff. This book had it all. Read more

Published on 13 Jul 2004 by aj_reading

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking!
A usefully organised book for beginners. It starts with exploring some of the basics of PHP, before introducing MySQL. Read more

Published on 17 Jun 2004 by toychicken

5.0 out of 5 stars Great PHP Book
This is a great book to start your PHP skills with. Not recommended forusers who don't have any programming skills. Read more

Published on 27 April 2004 by Mr. H. Ferello

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it now!
A fantastic book buy it! I bought this book knowing a few programming languages and a small amount of SQL. I hadn't touched PHP in my life. Read more

Published on 24 Mar 2004

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