PHP 5 / MySQL Programming for the Absolute Beginner

by Andy Harris

This book is an introduction to programming with a specific focus on programming web servers with the PHP programming language. Much of the original content from the first edition (1931841322) will be retained, while also including updates relating to the upcoming PHP 5.0 release. Following the same format as the popular first edition, this book provides easy-to-follow instruction. Readers will use the concepts presented in the book to create games using PHP and MySQL. As each concept is put to the test, readers will acquire programming skills that will easily transition to real-world projects. A true beginner's guide, this book enables readers to acquire programming skills that they will be able to use in the next language that they tackle.

464 pages, Paperback

First published July 23, 2004

Reviews

[Jocelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This title was one of two available books at my local library on PHP. I gave it three stars because although it had fantastic, creative ideas for potential projects, most of the sample code was outdated or did not work. I downloaded the code from their online website, so I assumed it would updated.

Overall the book did explain most of the beginner concepts in just enough detail to grasp what you need to in order to make basic programs. The sample code not working made it a difficult tutorial book. I ended up using this more for inspiration and learning code words to search online for the answers I was looking for rather than look through this book for reference.

[Armin · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one is wonderful,this book will learn you how to program with PHP(syntanx) and how to connect a php based web to a my SQL database.i love this one!