A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0

by W. Jason Gilmore

- Provides a multitude of practical real-world examples- Introduces fundamental concepts of the PHP language such as "escape syntax," valid datatypes, arrays, objects, and advanced string manipulation - Covers a number of aspects of PHP application development, including Web, wireless, XML, and Java integration In recent years, PHP has stepped to the forefront as the language of choice for programmers who wish to build faster, robust, and scalable web applications at a fraction of the cost of alternative technologies. W.J. Gilmore's A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 quickly brings programmers up to speed regarding PHP's implementation and its practical applications. Gilmore primes the readers on the basic and advanced syntax of the language, and then introduces many of PHP 4.0's most popular aspects, including database integration, XML, cookies and session tracking, Java and COM integration, and more. Author W.J. Gilmore is a freelance application developer and technical writer, focusing on the Web and wireless sector. A PHP developer since early 1997, his application development efforts soon gained the attention of several American and European corporations, spurning his career in Web development. Gilmore regularly contributes to prominent online publications, and is currently spearheading a startup project involving Web and wireless integration. He has recently graduated with a degree in Computer Information Science from Ohio State University.

476 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000