Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache 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. 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 IncludesA complete PHP, MySQL, and Apache starter kit for Windows(R), Linux(R), or Mac(R) OS X.

Genres: Reference, Programming

630 pages, Paperback

First published October 7, 2004

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great primer for getting to understand web development. Though a understanding of C would be helpful you can definitley get by without it.