PHP 5/MySQL Programming for the Absolute Beginner
- 5h 58m
- Andy Harris
- Cengage Course PTR
- 2004
If you are new to programming with PHP 5 and MySQL and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the For the Absolute Beginner series tech the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more practical programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Best of all, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you’ve learned to the next programming language you tackle.
With the instruction in this book, you’ll learn to:
- Control your code with conditions and functions
- Work with XML and content management systems
- Use MySQL to create databases
- Connect to databases within PHP
- Build a three-tiered data application
About the Author
Andy Harris began teaching computing at the university level in the late 1980s. Since 1995 he has been a full-time lecturer in the Computer Science Department of Indiana University/Purdue University—Indianapolis, where he manages the Streaming Media Lab and teaches classes in several programming languages, including PHP, Java, Microsoft languages, Perl, JavaScript, Web Data, and streaming media. He has written numerous books on these and other technology topics.
In this Book
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Exploring the PHP Environment
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Using Variables and Input
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Controlling Your Code with Conditions and Functions
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Loops and Arrays
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Better Arrays and String Handling
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Working with Files
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Writing Programs with Objects
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XML and Content Management Systems
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Using MySQL to Create Databases
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Connecting to Databases within PHP
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Data Normalization
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Building a Three-Tiered Data Application
