Beginning PHP5, Apache, and MySQL Web Development

Beginning PHP5, Apache, and MySQL Web Development

Book Description
This update to a Wrox bestseller dives in and guides the reader through the entire process of creating dynamic, data-driven sites using the open source “AMP” model: Apache Web server, the MySQL database system, and the PHP scripting language. The team of expert authors covers PHP scripting, database management, security, integration, and e-commerce functions and comes complete with a useful syntax reference.
* Showcases three fully functional Web site examples, with implementations for both Windows and Linux, that readers can incorporate into their own projects
* Updates include a new chapter on PHP5 features and functions, a new example Web site application, and updates to PHP5 throughout the text
From the Back Cover
PHP, Apache, and MySQL are the three key open source technologies that form the basis for most active Web servers. This new edition guides you through the entire process of setting up your own site and walks you through every step, from the installation of PHP, Apache, and MySQL to database management, security, and integration with other technologies.
Featuring new information on the features and functions of the latest upgrades—MySQL 4.0.X, PHP5, and Apache 2.0—this book boasts a working Web site application and numerous updates throughout the text. The multi-platform approach addresses installation and usage on both Linux® and Windows®, and two common-themed, reusable Web sites are examined. Upon completion of this book, you’ll be able to create well designed, dynamic Web sites using open source tools.

What you will learn from this book
* Syntax, functions, and commands of PHP, Apache, and MySQL and how they can be used together in Web development
* The ins and outs of data manipulation
* The object-oriented programming advantages of PHP5
* Ways of using PHP for connecting HTML-based Web pages to a backend database for dynamic content
* How MySQL easily stores, updates, and accesses information
Who this book is for
This book is for beginners who are new to PHP and who need to learn quickly how to create Web sites using open source tools. Some basic HTML knowledge is helpful but not essential.
Book Details

• Paperback: 816 pages
• Publisher: Wrox (February 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764579665
• ISBN-13: 978-0764579660

• File Size: 5.2 MiB
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Beginning PHP 6, Apache, MySQL 6 Web Development

Beginning PHP 6, Apache, MySQL 6 Web Development

Book Description
With this guide, you’ll quickly learn why the combination of PHP, Apache, and MySQL is rapidly becoming the most popular way to develop dynamic web sites. It gives you the best possible foundation for understanding how the core components work separately and together, enabling you to take full advantage of everything they have to offer.
You’ll discover how to utilize the key features of these technologies as you follow two projects to create complete web sites. These projects take you through the basics, such as writing PHP code, building a MySQL database, filling the database with data, and showing specific information to your visitors. You’ll then incorporate some of the more complex topics of working with PHP, Apache, and MySQL as you progress step by step through the development of each site.
When you’ve finished this book, you’ll have a thorough understanding of the core concepts you need to become an effective developer. Plus you’ll be able to create a well-designed, dynamic web site using freely available tools.

What you will learn from this book
* Installation and configuration of PHP, Apache, and MySQL
* Ways to avoid errors and how to handle them when they occur
* Techniques for creating, altering, and working with image files
* Steps for building a content management system
* How to monitor your web site through activity logs and error logs
* Setting up e-mail lists and handling user registrations
* Tips for adding e-commerce capabilities
* How to connect to MySQL from PHP

Who this book is for
This book is for PHP beginners who have some experience with web site development concepts and a basic working knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.