PHP, MySQL and Apache

Sams Teach Yourself Series: All in One

by Julie C. Meloni

In just a short time, you can learn how to use PHP, MySQL, and Apache together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using the three leading open-source web development technologies. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of PHP scripting, MySQL databases, and the Apache web server from the ground up.   Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, the enclosed CD includes a complete starter kit that lets you install all the software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production.   Julie C. Meloni is a technical consultant who has been developing web-based applications since the Web first saw the light of day. She has authored numerous books and articles on web application development and HTML/CSS, and you can find translations of her work in 18 different languages.   Learn how to&;   &;&;Install, configure, and set up the PHP scripting language, the MySQL database system, and the Apache Web server &;&;Get these technologies to work together to create a dynamic, database-backed website &;&;Interact with MySQL using PHP &;&;Work with forms and files &;&;Create a web-based discussion forum or mailing list &;&;Add a storefront and shopping cart to your site &;&;Optimize your MySQL databases &;&;Fine-tune the Apache server&;s performance &;&;Restrict access to your applications &;&;Set up a secure web server     CD-ROM Includes A complete PHP, MySQL, and
Apache starter kit for Windows ® , Linux ® , or Mac ® OS X.    

Genres: Programming, Reference, Nonfiction, Technology

648 pages, Paperback

First published December 16, 2003

Reviews

[Vincent · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first book I used to teach myself these languages. I very much enjoyed the way the author spoonfeeds you through the learning process, where after you finish one section, you really are ready to advance to the next. I do still reference the book from time to time, as it has some neat example projects like shopping carts and storefronts.

[The other John · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Since I already listed this one on GoodReads

Teach Yourself PHP. I didn't. I mean, I might have, if I had actually bought the book rather than borrowing it from the library, but I'm not that interested in PHP, et al. All I had in mind to do was set up a database that would list all of the fonts my employer owns along with a graphic displaying each one and maybe a list of descriptor tags. That way, the next time I'm called upon to design something for one of our clients, I don't have to spend an hour looking through our entire font catalogue. But, alas, there's no way the company's going to buy a copy of FileMaker Pro just for my convenience, so I thought maybe I could avail myself to some of that great open source software that's out there. I heard the name MySQL bandied about more than once and ended up downloading that only to discover that I had a whole lot to learn. Hence my interest in this book. The drawback is that I have MySQL loaded at work, while the book (along with the time to read it) is at home. Such is my rationalization for only skimming the book. And now it's time to return the tome to the library. So what can I say? It seems to be a well written book and I did pick up a bit of learnin' about PHP and this whole database thing. But I was not a dedicated enough student to truly teach myself anything. May you fare better in your own quest for knowledge.

[Marty O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book for a basis. Once you have read this, use google to figure out everything else.

[Aruna Anandh]

this is really simple and interesting

[Renae · Rating 3 out of 5]

easy read, I became bored with it. on to asp.net

[Maya.mithu · Rating 1 out of 5]

i will go through this book

[Leo]

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[Vinicius Menezes · Rating 1 out of 5]

A bit tutorial. Not really insightful, not well structured... The internet can offer the same thing for free.

[Thomas]

i am only read for me....