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PHP and MySQL are popular open-source technologies that are ideal for quickly developing database-driven Web applications. PHP is a powerful scripting language designed to enable developers to create highly featured Web applications quickly, and MySQL is a fast, reliable database that integrates well with PHP and is suited for dynamic Internet-based applications.
PHP and MySQL Web Development shows how to use these tools together to produce effective, interactive Web applications. It clearly describes the basics of the PHP language, explains how to set up and work with a MySQL database, and then shows how to use PHP to interact with the database and the server.
This practical, hands-on book includes numerous examples that demonstrate common tasks such as authenticating users, constructing a shopping cart, generating PDF documents and images dynamically, sending and managing email, facilitating user discussions, connecting to Web services using XML, and developing Web 2.0 applications with Ajax-based interactivity.
The fourth edition of PHP and MySQL Web Development has been thoroughly updated, revised, and expanded to cover developments in PHP 5 through version 5.3, such as namespaces and closures, as well as features introduced in MySQL 5.1.
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Very well written
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Top-notch, excellent, definitive – I think this PHP/MySQL book has it all. I found this book was very well written, flows very much like a story book with the plot thickening as you go from chapter to chapter. It has a good mix of practical programming examples taken from real projects you encounter – like shopping cart, mail manager, forums and the authors build on these examples step by step as they cover PHP, MySQL, Web Services, AJAX, Sessions etc. I think it will work for both novices and programmers familiar with the topics. Its a good reference as well.
Just like most say!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book has an intelligent way of teaching beginners! Also an EXCELLENT resource for experts! For the price it is going for it is well worth your investment! I would pay twice as much for this same book had I had to do so!
Having just skimmed the book – I dare to rate it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am guessing that this book is a good addition to “PHP & MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))” Which I also bought recently. At the moment I have only skimmed it shortly but it looks like I could get some valuable info from it.
Well Written
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am pleased with the organization and presentation of information. The subject is well defined which as a programmer, I need preciseness and it is there. I’m only part way into the book, but I am extremely pleased so far.
One of the best programming books I’ve ever read
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very good resource for learning PHP and MySQL. I have programming experience with [...], but this is the first time I have ever done work with PHP and web development.
This book helped me put together a dynamic photo gallery with a secured session controlled web based administration interface very fast. I can not recommend it highly enough. The examples are very useful; even the example projects. It teaches you how to build a shopping cart, email service, etc…
The writing is very concise and neat, and the book itself well organized. It seems like a lot of hard work went into making it because it flows very well.
PHP is a very easy and powerful language that I’m glad I am now utilizing, thanks to this book.
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Best PHP/MySQL Web Developer Book Ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
So I knew C++, MySQL, HTML, CSS and worked with some PHP, perl, etc., and then I found an entire web development e-commerce project in my hands. And I had to single-handedly make the whole thing, and run millions of dollars through it. Eek.
I got this book when I was actually looking for a PHP/MySQL learning guide. I was in line with some giant Learn PHP/MySQL-type of book, and something told me it wasn’t the right book. I got out of line and found this book, “PHP and MySQL Web Development”. When I started browsing the book, it dawned on me: I need to master this stuff AND be building my project at the same time. This book does exactly that.
You will learn the ins and outs of PHP and MYSQL AS IT PERTAINS TO WEB DEVELOPMENT. I strongly recommend this book to anyone about to build a web application with PHP and MySQL. It is just perfect for it.
Very well put together
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have not completed it as yet, but so far it seems very well written……..exactly what I was looking for. Good foundation, backed up by many practical examples.
Thorough overview of php and mysql
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book can serve both as a reference guide as well as a practical introduction to php mysql. The book has a wider scope by not only exposing the reader to advance php programming and practical examples but also a detailed overview of mysql which is usually not found in php programming books. My only gripe is that the book could be written better in terms of style but overall this is a very good book to buy.
Shallow and teaches bad development practices
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The first reason why I decided to write this review is that the book explain important concepts in a really poor way (sometimes in less than 1 page) and spend many pages with useless examples.
I’ve bought this book expecting an in-depth view of PHP (just look how many pages this book has…) and I’m really disappointed – I’m an experienced OOP developer and this book simply doesn’t fit my needs, the PHP online documentation is way more helpful.
Another bad thing about this book is that it teaches many bad practices and they don’t even explain that it’s a bad practice at all. Don’t even teaches how to structure your code, how to use OOP properly (without polluting the global namespace, etc..) or even how to structure folders/classes in a proper way.
Sure it deserves more than 1 star but it’s definitely not a 5 star book.
PS: this review is about the 4th edition.
Would’ve given it 6 if I could
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Update:
PHP & MySQL Web Development is one of the best books I’ve ever read in my life. I would seriously recommend it to anyone.
This incredible treasure will get you PROGRAMMING PHP as if it’s English for you. It might fall short at first in guiding you hand in hand thru basic concepts well like Apache installation, PHP configuration but even if you’re a beginner, do NOT stop reading it.
Being a complete beginner with PHP and having pristine knowledge of HTML&CSS, it got me to a VERY GOOD spot.
From zero to code warrior in no time…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Perhaps some of you have read other reviews by me – some of them can be scathing. I don’t pull any punches when it comes to warning others of the vagaries of trudging through an inferior text, or heralding the the truly great ones, and this is one of the latter.
The author takes a bit of time getting you up and running, and then you’re off in free flight, building from one competency and then on to another in a logical, metered pace.
You’re not constrained by the idiot type this/that, and once you’re into the third chapter you’ll find yourself going back and applying newly learned principles on your earlier scripts for edification.
I originally purchased the second edition of this book, and so most of what I used this book for was to update my competencies with the newer and improved PHP, since I liked the style presented in this text. It’s already raggedy and dog-eared, with my own notes in the margins copied over from the earlier edition as well as new noteworthy items for my reference.
Integration with databases is assumed from the very beginning, which is a very real world paradigm.
The book doesn’t assume that you need to follow every example verbatim to learn, which is good because we’re not robots, so it holds your interest as an easy reading adventure for those chamomile tea nights when you want a good book to relax with after a long day at the keyboard.
I highly recommend this book.
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Best PHP/MySQL book for beginners!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Hello everybody,
This is my short story:
I first discovered HTML in 2001 when I was 15. I kept looking at PHP code and I was like “why, how…”. In 2003 a friend loaned me the
second edition of this book. This is the book that got me started. I only finished the first 2 chapters but that was enough to teach me to basic PHP websites that used MySQL.
I havn’t progressed much then, mainly because I didn’t practiced and I was busy with other things. Now in 2009 I got the 4th edition and I finally manage to finish the book.
This book is the best PHP & MySQL book. Just by reading the first 2 chapters you will know the basics.
The good thing about this book is that you actualy PRACTICE. You see real life examples. It will teach you do login systems, user registration forms and all that things. THen on the next project you will new things.
Why I say this book is the best? Well last year I bought “Beginning PHP and MySQL: From Novice to Professional” by W. Jason Gilmore and that book sucked. That book actually made me realise how good this book is.
Just look at the chapters and you will see why the learning path is so good.
So, if you want to get started with PHP & MySQL this is the book for you.
AH! I forghot. You also get a CD that has the book is PDF + the chapters. Other’s charge you for the PDF book.
Cornerstone of PHP coding
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the best reference on PHP in the real world. Real code to drive real problems encountered by web-based programmers. I will not add any more since all has been said in previous reviews but it is a must to have for any professional development. REQUIRED READING!
IT Developer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I buy this book last month after reading so many great review about it. I am 60 percent from reading the book cover to cover and I gladly to say this is a well writing book for the subject. the layout of the book is awesome and easy on the eyes. I cannot wait for the 5th edition to come out.
nice book…with reservations
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Overall this is a good into to PHP & MySql, it is both comprehensive and wide ranging, the only small gripe I have with it is that actually there is not a lot of code in it. There is a lot of theory covered and the book has a satisfying feel to it but I do like to see a lot of code examples in any programming book and there is a definite dearth of it here !.
Great seller
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
Great fast shipping. I haven’t used the book yet because class starts in january. However seller description of book was adequate and it arrived in stated time frame.
Perfect Book – Every PHP programmer must have this book!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
PHP and MySQL Web Development (4th Edition)
I am a self taught programmer and I always felt there was more to PHP than i was getting from other PHP books I had.So recently, I embarked on a month long search of a ‘good’ PHP book. I am glad to tell everyone else that I have finally found that book. This is right here, this book doesn’t make assumptions about your programming skills level – It teaches you what is important whether you already know it or not.
I am so pleased with what is in this book that I feel every PHP programmer should go out there and get one for themselves. I give this book 5/5 – Perfect!
Detailed and informative
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Having a programming background and knowing a few languages already, I was interested in learning PHP in depth. That said, I wanted to pick up one book that will cover everything that I need to know about the language and based upon the available reviews, this was a clear choice. For multiple reasons, this book is a keeper and I indeed made a great choice for learning more about PHP.
The book starts out by giving you the basic syntax and usage, then the functions, and it progresses to the more advanced topics. Each chapter in the book are short but concrete, and it just gives you enough coverage to really understand the underlying concept. For starters, the material flows nicely from chapter to chapter, which somehow eliminates the boring-ness that a lot of technical books possess. There’s a few chapters towards the middle that can be considered somewhat dry but essential, and it’s concerning security in web development.
I’ve read tons of technical books in the past and I would consider the writing style of this book to be top notch. I could only wish that books of such degree carry the same explanation of concepts and value but this is somewhat rare nowadays. Overall, this book has everything that you’ll need to build web applications in PHP and MySQL, and it even includes chapters of concepts relating to good web practices in general. From beginners to more advanced programmers, anyone can learn something new from this book. If you can only pick up one book in PHP, this would definitely be it.
Great Book, Was Very Pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book covered a lot of material yet didn’t seem to get bogged down in trivial “filler” that many big technical books do. It was an easy read but detailed enough for someone technical like myself.
Great but should be in CSS from start
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book for begineers in PHP step by step go to advanced level. But It would be better if only in CSS from start. This is the age of CSS not table based. THey said in their book U can paste from the book in ur development. But all r table based, there is no reason for developer to choice table based layout in development.
Best Buy for Newbies!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I read many reviews of various PHP books in an effort to buy one that would meet my needs to design a web application with SQL database. PHP and MySql Web Development recieved overall great reviews concerning ease of use for novice and intermediate programmers. I’ve only had the book a few hours but felt a need to write a review for the people out there like me searching for easy understanding of PHP and MySql. I highly recommend this book as it has help me better understand and use PHP in just a few hours of self-paced interactive study.
Don’t buy it, there are better books available.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I had high hopes for this book and it started off well, but by the middle I felt as if the text had fallen apart. After one chapter on object oriented programming (not enough to “master” it by any means), a lot of the examples are then written in an object oriented way. This was completely confusing. Worse yet, the tutorials at the end of the book were badly coded… the code is written in such a way that there are tons of included files in every script instead of straight forward, clearly explained code. Many times in the book the authors state “we’re not going to explain this, since it’s so easy.” With a book so large, you’d think the biggest chunk would be code and code explanation, but there are at least 100-200 pages of useless information and the book really skimps on everything that’s important.
I’d suggest Larry Ullman’s “PHP 6 and MySQL” book instead of this one. At the very least, that book offers much more useable code with precise technical explanations.
Great resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great book! Covers most everything you need to know about creating PHP and MySQL driven solutions. This book has replaced several others I’ve used for a while. I would highly recommend this book.
A Superb Resource for PHP/MySQL Web Development
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this book. I usually choose well, and this is one of my favorites. The clarity, detail, and breadth of content are superb and empowering, allowing even a novice with minimal PHP and MySQL experience to create powerful web- and database-driven applications. After a comprehensive treatment of PHP and MySQL, the authors provide several extremely well-worked project examples (e.g. generating PDF documents, building a shopping cart, content management system, web forum) and even include a valuable primer chapter on Web services. I’ve used this book thoroughly and couldn’t be more satisfied with my ROI.
Best book i ever read…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I totally recommend this book … i read a lot of book about php … and this one is the BEST one believe me…