PHP 5 / MySQL Programming for the Absolute Beginner
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ISBN: 1592004946 / Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr, July 2004
Assuming a familiarity with HTML and basic coding, this guide uses game code written in PHP to illustrate the programming principles of variables, conditions, functions, loops, arrays, string handling, and databases. The PHP 5 edition adds chapters on object-oriented programming and XML. The CD-ROM contains PHP, the Apache web server, MySQL, PHP-Nuke, and source code for the games. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Are you ready to begin programming with PHP and MySQL? Then get ready to jump right in. You'll get an introduction to programming with a specific focus on programming web servers with the PHP programming language. Much of the original content from the first edition (1931841322) is retained, but you'll also cover updates relating to the upcoming PHP 5.0 release. Following the same format as the popular first edition, this book provides easy-to-follow instruction. You will use the concepts presented in the book to create games using PHP and MySQL. As each concept is put to the test, you'll acquire programming skills that will easily transition to real-world projects. A true beginner's guide, this book enables you to acquire programming skills that you can use in the next language that you tackle.
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