Beginning Php, Apache, MySQL Web Development

by Michael K. Glass, Yann Le Scouarnec, Elizabeth Naramore

What is this book about?
PHP, Apache, and MySQL are the three key open source technologies that form the basis for most active Web servers. This book takes you step-by-step through understanding each -- using it and combining it with the other two on both Linux and Windows servers.

This book guides you through creating your own sites using the open source AMP model. You discover how to install PHP, Apache, and MySQL. Then you create PHP Web pages, including database management and security. Finally, you discover how to integrate your work with e-commerce and other technologies. By building different types of Web sites, you progress from setting up simple database tables to tapping the full potential of PHP, Apache, and MySQL.

When you're finished, you will be able to create well-designed, dynamic Web sites using open source tools.

What does this book cover?

Here's what you will learn from this book: How PHP server-side scripting language works for connecting HTML-based Web pages to a backend databaseSyntax, functions, and commands for PHP, Apache, and MySQLMethods and techniques for building user-friendly formsHow to easily store, update, and access information using MySQLWays to allow the user to edit a databaseE-commerce applications using these three technologiesHow to set up user logins, profiles, and personalizationsProper protocols for error handling

Who is this book 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.

Genres: Programming, Technical, Computers

700 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Nick Peters]

Great book for the beginner, but the book lacks any information on writing secure code on the web.

[Ibrahim Abdul Basit · Rating 4 out of 5]

من العوامل الرئيسية للاستمرار في بذل اي مجهود , سرعة ظهور النتائج .
فمن المعلوم ان الانسان سرعان ما يصاب بالملل والتردد في بداية الطريق خصوصا في مجالات كهذه لذلك هو يحتاج ان يشعر بالانجاز ولو للحظة قصيرة يحس فيها انه يتقدم ولو كان هذا التقدم بخطىً متواضعه
حسنا هذا الكتاب سيعطيك هذا الشعور ويبث فيك هذه اللذة .. لذة الانجاز .
لعل ما زاد جودة هذا الكتاب ليتميز عن أشقائه في هذا المجال هو تعدد الكُتَّاب الذين شاركو في كتابته
لا تنصدم يا اخي من هذا العدد فمجال تطوير المواقع كبير يسعهم جميعا
ولكن الغريب هو السلاسة التي يتميز بها الكتاب
ستحس ان الكتاب قد خطه رجل واحد
اعتبر الكتاب بداية جيدة لسالكي الطريق
ومرجع ممتاز للمحترفين

[Dave R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tons of information although on AMP programming although i would not recommend to the novice. Excellent reference.

[T Wechy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say enough good things about this book. No knowledge to creating a PHP / Apache CMS inside about 8 weeks. Excellent resource.
Since updated twice, but I don't need to upgrade yet.

[Miroslav · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is good books for beginners.

What I don't like is the bad programming practices they are using.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction to PHP5 with MySQL. This book includes a ton of examples of how to do various things. Ideal for someone just getting into PHP who is very hands on.