PHP and MySQL Web Development (4th Edition)
By Luke Welling, Laura Thomson
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Media:
Book
(Paperback, 1008 pages)
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ISBN:
0672329166
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Publisher:
Addison-Wesley Professional
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Release Date:
Oct 11, 2008
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Product Description
PHP and MySQL are popular open-source technologies that are ideal for quickly developing database-driven Web applications. PHP is a powerful scripting language designed to enable developers to create highly featured Web applications quickly, and MySQL is a fast, reliable database that integrates well with PHP and is suited for dynamic Internet-based applications.
PHP and MySQL Web Development shows how to use these tools together to produce effective, interactive Web applications. It clearly describes the basics of the PHP language, explains how to set up and work with a MySQL database, and then shows how to use PHP to interact with the database and the server.
This practical, hands-on book includes numerous examples that demonstrate common tasks such as authenticating users, constructing a shopping cart, generating PDF documents and images dynamically, sending and managing email, facilitating user discussions, connecting to Web services using XML, and developing Web 2.0 applications with Ajax-based interactivity.
The fourth edition of PHP and MySQL Web Development has been thoroughly updated, revised, and expanded to cover developments in PHP 5 through version 5.3, such as namespaces and closures, as well as features introduced in MySQL 5.1.
Book Could be Cut in Half or LESS and Here's WHY ....
For those who are into this field, would probably say "Yawn" - for much of the gaps of what we needed to know were sporadic splotches here and there; to me, personally, it is as if they took a previous book version and revamped it slightly, and then tossed in the upcoming what we are looking for. It would be like Sherlock Holmes and his Dear Watson... it's all too Elementary. I spent more time trying to look for the bottom line of the core of everything without all the hoopla of everything else which I already knew.
To me, if they wanted to write a book like this; they should have split it - one for those who wanted everything, and those who, like myself, sans the "excess baggage" would had been a nice feature. I own some mini-books for obvious reasons, as huge books like these are like carrying boulders everywhere.
I usually do not put down books, but on this one, I am sorry: THUMBS DOWN! There could have been a better job done than this, which I perceive they know it.
Submitted 27 Jul 2010
It is Awesome, but...
I purchased the book as a reference guide, after several years in PHP / MySQL development, I didn't teach me anything new. Parts of the book where filled with 'tips' and ideas, leaving the reader to guess what sort of techniques should be applied (would've been nice for code samples). I felt the book was used more for 'understanding' certain concepts, rather than teaching.
Submitted 16 Jul 2010
Kindle Edition is a Rip-Off
Although i love the book itself and would give it a 5 star rating, i have to say that the Kindle edition is a blatant rip off. First, its the same price as the paperback with a CD-Rom included, second, they did not bother to make the sources of the CD-Rom available (via a Website) to those who bought it electronically ... . Searched in vain for a link to an online resource for the examples until i got confirmation that this is not included in the electronic delivery (even though its full price) ...
Submitted 6 Jul 2010
Exactly what I was looking for, not a PHP Expert but not a novice either...
Get this if you want to learn PHP and MySQL, very solid examples and easy to follow.
Submitted 7 Jun 2010
cant say enough how good this book is
This is a 5 star example how to write a programming book. Very easy to read and follow, excellent examples right where you expect them. I have read many similar books in the past, this is the only one that is actually a joy to read!
Submitted 28 May 2010
