Product Description It hasn't taken Web developers long to discover that when it comes to creating dynamic, database-driven Web sites, MySQL and PHP provide a winning open source combination. Add this book to the mix, and there's no limit to the powerful, interactive Web sites that developers can create. With step-by-step instructions, complete scripts, and expert tips to guide readers, veteran author and database designer Larry Ullman gets right down to business: After grounding readers with separate discussions of first the scripting language (PHP) and then the database program (MySQL), he goes on to cover security, sessions and cookies, and using additional Web tools, with several sections devoted to creating sample applications. This guide is indispensable for intermediate- to advanced level Web designers who want to replace their static sites with something dynamic. In this edition, the bulk of the new material covers the latest versions of both technologies: PHP 6 (due out in 2008) and MySQL 5 (available now). The book's publication date is likely to beat the official release of PHP 6, making it one of the first books available on the subject.
Excellent ReadFebruary 24, 2010 Mr. Sf Lissauer(Kent, UK) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was simply looking for a book to teach me the basics of PHP and MYSQL. This book is amazing! It's just what I needed and I am already mastering php on page 50 of 600. Every day I work through this book and what would usually be a chore is really fun. The guided code tutorials and the way in which this book is teaching me is excellent, it's like having a personal tutor. This book is teaching me in a way in which I can understand and most importantly enjoy :D.
I must also mention that I tried using php and mysql for dummies but, it just doesn't compare in the way it teaches! I am a student, recommended to anyone wanting a future career as a web professional. It has screenshots, code comments and guided tutorials.
Excellent for PHP beginner!January 13, 2010 Lance Lester(Dallas, TX) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I took a class in PHP in the Fall 09 semester that used "PHP 6/MySQL For The Absolute Beginner" and found it to be extremely difficult for a "beginner" book. The examples were not "real world" applications and were very hard to follow. However, I did learn a few thing in that class.
To build on the little I did get out of that book I bought this book and I'm glad I did. It takes you step-by-step through examples explaining what you are doing, and most importantly why and where you would use them.
The way this book is written it is very easy to follow along with and would be perfect for someone brand new to PHP, SQL and MySQL.
Buy in print , terrible slow on KindleOctober 31, 2009 David Dewitt 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book in great. But don't buy it for your Kindle DX. It is terrible slow. I guess due to the size of the book.
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! It's full of bad code.October 27, 2009 Steve(RI United States) 2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is full of coding errors. I completed an errata form on the first one I found and, at the same time, wrote to Peachpit about my disappointment. They rudely replied just to complete an errata form. No "sorry about that" or anything.
I was going to continue entering the new errors I keep finding. But, why should I have to buy this cruddy book and PAY THEM for the privilege of doing their quality control and editing for them?!
BUY for the 1st PHP Book for your librarySeptember 21, 2009 Tracy L. Stanley(Arlington TX) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
GET IT NOW! If you have a basic HTML understanding and want to learn PHP and how it is used with database and MySql... GET IT NOW! And go to the author's website - [...] - to download the scripts to save typing! The publisher offers a FREE online limited (45 day) edition so you can learn anywhere, anytime! You must use the URL and coupon code in back of book.
This book is used by University of Texas at Arlington for Beginning and Advanced PHP web design. It belongs in your library!
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