Beginning PHP and MySQL Development

Have you ever wanted to develop your own dynamic website but thought it would be too difficult? Have you tried means to learn PHP programming but find them too daunting or just not simple enough to understand? Would you want to learn PHP in a concise and fun way? Pick up this book.

We start with basic HTML so even if you are an absolute beginner, you can still learn to PHP programming step by step. We start with easy stuff like how to create and run simple PHP scripts and then build on what weve learned increasingly advanced (and fun) topics. As the chapters progress you begin learn the fundamental building blocks to build an e­commerce site. This approach keeps the material fun, challenging and practical.
We teach PHP in an easy, straightforward and fun style. Throughout the book you will be working through many code examples that strengthen your programming concepts drip by drip. If the need arises, we also point you to several resources where you can learn more advanced topics.

We do not attempt to cover everything about PHP. But we are confident of doing is taking one from being a beginner who isnt even sure what PHP is, to someone who can code dynamic sites.

Topics Covered...
­ Installing and configuring PHP ­ Introduction to HTML
­ Basic PHP Syntax
­ Some Fun Right Away
­ Editors and Staying Organized
­ Variables, Numbers, Dates and Strings
­ Control Structures
­ How to use a database, such as mySQL
­ Using PHP and mySQL Together
­ How to create forms to Display, Add, Edit, and Delete data ­ Session Variables
­ Working with Images
­ PHP File Uploads
­ PHP Quirks and Tips
­ Security Considerations