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PHP Tutorials, Books & Guides

PHP and MySQL® For Dummies® Click here for details Shows Web developers how to use two popular open source technologies, the PHP scripting language and MySQL database, to build Web database applicationsThis updated edition covers changes in PHP 5 and the latest version of MySQL, including programming techniques for the new PHP default setting, methods for handling MySQL security problems, and extended information about Apache Web Server and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQLExplains how to install Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQLIncludes two complete sample applications: an online catalog and a members-only Web siteFeatures a companion Web site with code examples from the book and links to the author's successful siteKevin Beaver has more than fifteen years of experience in security and information technology, specializing in security assessments and incident responseFeatures a companion Web site with links to various utilities discussed throughout the book and practical security checklists.

Making Use of PHP Click here for details PHP has an edge over locked-in solutions such as JSP and ASP for most Web development work because it is a cross-platform technology. Surveys indicate that PHP is rapidly becoming the most widely used Web scripting language and PHP skills are now considered essential for many Web developers. Anyone with experience in HTML coding can get started with PHP, but really tapping its power requires guidance, and this book is the foremost resource you’ll need to quickly acquire the expertise to fully exploit the possibilities of PHP.

Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One Click here for details A new edition of the best selling book that covers three popular open-source tools in one complete Starter Kit package. Revised and updated to reflect major changes in new versions of PHP, MySQL, and PHP 5. Carefully steps the reader through the basic set up of PHP, MySQL, and Apache, and shows how to combine these technologies to quickly create simple interactive Web applications. CD-ROM allows the reader to install a safe, foolproof learning environment for either a Windows or Linux-based PC.

MySQL/PHP Database Applications Click here for details * Demonstrates Web application development by presenting ten real, ready-to-use examples* Samples start with a simple guess book and end with a fully-functional e-commerce site with a shopping cart* New features include both MySQL 4.1 and PHP 4.2* Latest edition contains new applications including log analysis and project tracking* CD-ROM includes all the code and examples applications from the book in addition to MySQL, PHP, Apache, PHP classes, libraries, utilities, and other tools.

Sams Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours Click here for details Think of all the things you could do in 24 hours. Go sightseeing. Read a book. Learn PHP. Sams Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours is a unique learning tool that is divided into 24 one-hour lessons over five sections. Starting with the basics, you will discover the fundamentals of PHP and how to apply that knowledge to create dynamic websites with forms, cookies and authentication functions. You will also find out how to access databases, as well as how to integrate system components, e-mail, LDAP, network sockets and more. A support website includes access to source code, PHP updates, errata and links to other relevant websites. Sams Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours is a quick and easy way to learn how to create interactive websites for your end user.