FeaturesStrong coverage of core PHP Web development techniques-Covers storing and retrieving data, using arrays, manipulating strings, writing regular expressions and functions, reusing code, and more.
Gives students a solid foundation in the basics of PHP scripting.
Thorough introduction to MySQL database development-Covers designing, creating, and working with MySQL Web databases; accessing MySQL databases from the Web with PHP, and more.
Helps students work with MySQL databases even if they have no prior database experience.
Thorough coverage of related e-commerce site technologies-Covers SSL, shopping carts, payment systems, and more.
Helps students master technologies that must be integrated with PHP and MySQL in order to deliver a complete e-commerce solution.
Several detailed case studies-Walks students through building user authentication and personalization systems, content management tools, Web-based email services, mailing list managers, Web forums, and more.
Gives students outstanding hands-on experience with PHP/MySQL Web development.
XML coverage-Includes a full chapter on XML.
Prepares students to build applications that generate XML or work with existing XML content.
CD-ROM containing all source code, and more-CD-ROM includes source code for all of the books examples and projects, along with PHP 5, MySQL 5, and Apache source code and binaries
Gives students all the software, resources, and files they need to build a wide range of Web-based database applications.
CD-ROM contains book in PDF format-Includes a complete, fully indexed version of the book on CD-ROM.
Enables students to learn from the books content and projects anywhere, even if they dont have access to the physical book.
Author Bio
PHP and MySQL Web Development Third Edition
About the Authors
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 senior web developer at MySQL AB, the company behind the MySQL database. He has previously taught engineering and computer science at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia and worked as a computer programmer for many years. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science) degree. In his spare time, he attempts to perfect his insomnia. Luke can be reached via email at luke@tangledweb.com.au.
Both authors have attained the MySQL Core Certification offered by MySQL AB and the Zend Certified PHP Engineer offered by Zend Technologies Ltd.
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