Programming PHP (refer to newer edition - isbn 0596006810)
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Kevin Tatroe, Rasmus Lerdorf
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PHP PROGRAMMING Level: I/A
ISBN: 1565926102
ISBN13: 9781565926103
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rogramming PHP is a comprehensive guide to PHP, a simple yet powerful language for creating dynamic web content. Filled with the unique knowledge of the creator of PHP, Rasmus Lerdorf, this book is a detailed reference to the language and its applications, including such topics as form processing, sessions, databases, XML, and graphics. Covers PHP 4, the latest version of the language.
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PHP is a simple yet powerful open-source scripting language for creating dynamic web content. The millions of web sites powered by PHP are testament to its popularity and ease of use. PHP is used by both programmers, who appreciate its flexibility and speed, and web designers, who value its accessibility and convenience. Programming PHP is an authoritative guide to PHP 4, the latest version of the language, and is filled with the unique knowledge of the creator of PHP, Rasmus Lerdorf. This book explains PHP language syntax and programming techniques in a clear and concise manner, with numerous examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms. The book also includes style tips and practical programming advice that will help you become not just a PHP programmer, but a good PHP programmer. Programming PHP covers everything you need to know to create effective web applications with PHP. Contents include:
Detailed information on the basics of the PHP language, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statements
Separate chapters on the fundamental topics of functions, strings, arrays, and objects
Coverage of common PHP web application techniques, such as form processing and validation, session tracking, and cookies
Material on interacting with relational databases, such as MySQL and Oracle, using the database-independent PEAR DB library
Chapters on generating dynamic images, creating PDF files, and parsing XML files with PHP
Advanced topics, like creating secure script, error handling, performance tuning, and writing your own C language extensions to PHP
A handy quick reference to all the core functions in PHP and all the standard extensions that ship with PHP
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Introduction to PHP
What Does PHP Do?
A Brief History of PHP
Installing PHP
A Walk Through PHP
2. Language Basics
Lexical Structure
Data Types
Variables
Expressions and Operators
Flow-Control Statements
Including Code
Embedding PHP in Web Pages
3. Functions
Calling a Function
Defining a Function
Variable Scope
Function Parameters
Return Values
Variable Functions
Anonymous Functions
4. Strings
Quoting String Constants
Printing Strings
Accessing Individual Characters
Cleaning Strings
Encoding and Escaping
Comparing Strings
Manipulating and Searching Strings
Regular Expressions
POSIX-Style Regular Expressions
Perl-Compatible Regular Expressions
5. Arrays
Indexed Versus Associative Arrays
Identifying Elements of an Array
Storing Data in Arrays
Multidimensional Arrays
Extracting Multiple Values
Converting Between Arrays and Variables
Traversing Arrays
Sorting
Acting on Entire Arrays
Using Arrays
6. Objects
Terminology
Creating an Object
Accessing Properties and Methods
Declaring a Class
Introspection
Serialization
7. Web Techniques
HTTP Basics
Variables
Server Information
Processing Forms
Setting Response Headers
Maintaining State
SSL
8. Databases
Using PHP to Access a Database
Relational Databases and SQL
PEAR DB Basics
Advanced Database Techniques
Sample Application
9. Graphics
Embedding an Image in a Page
The GD Extension
Basic Graphics Concepts
Creating and Drawing Images
Images with Text
Dynamically Generated Buttons
Scaling Images
Color Handling
10. PDF
PDF Extensions
Documents and Pages
Text
Images and Graphics
Navigation
Other PDF Features
11. XML
Lightning Guide to XML
Generating XML
Parsing XML
Transforming XML with XSLT
Web Services
12. Security
Global Variables and Form Data
Filenames
File Uploads
File Permissions
Concealing PHP Libraries
PHP Code
Shell Commands
Security Redux
13. Application Techniques
Code Libraries
Templating Systems
Handling Output
Error Handling
Performance Tuning
14. Extending PHP
Architectural Overview
What You'll Need
Building Your First Extensions
The config.m4 File
Memory Management
The pval/zval Data Type
Parameter Handling
Returning Values
References
Global Variables
Creating Variables
Extension INI Entries
Resources
Where to Go from Here
15. PHP on Windows
Installing and Configuring PHP on Windows
Writing Portable Code for Windows and Unix
Interfacing with COM
Interacting with ODBC Data Sources
A. Function Reference
B. Extension Overview
Index
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