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Here''s what Web designers need to know to create dynamic, database-driven Web sites

To be on the cutting edge, Web sites need to serve up HTML, CSS, and products specific to the needs of different customers using different browsers. An effective e-commerce site gathers information about users and provides information they need to get the desired result.

PHP scripting language with a MySQL back-end database offers an effective way to design sites that meet these requirements. This full updated 4th Edition of PHP & MySQL For Dummies gets you quickly up to speed, even if your experience is limited.

  • Explains the easy way to install and set up PHP and MySQL using XAMPP, so it works the same on Linux, Mac, and Windows
  • Shows you how to secure files on a Web host and how to write secure code
  • Packed with useful and understandable code examples for Web site creators who are not professional programmers
  • Fully updated to ensure your code w

    Table of Contents

    Introduction 1

    Part I: Developing a Web Database Application Using PHP and MySQL 7

    Chapter 1: Introduction to PHP and MySQL 9

    Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Work Environment 21

    Chapter 3: Developing a Web Database Application 47

    Part II: MySQL Database 73

    Chapter 4: Building the Database 75

    Chapter 5: Protecting Your Data 111

    Part III: PHP 131

    Chapter 6: General PHP 133

    Chapter 7: PHP Building Blocks for Programs 165

    Chapter 8: Data In, Data Out 211

    Chapter 9: Moving Information from One Web Page to the Next 285

    Part IV: Applications 305

    Chapter 10: Putting It All Together 307

    Chapter 11: Building an Online Catalog 321

    Chapter 12: Building a Members Only Web Site 359

    Part V: The Part of Tens 387

    Chapter 13: Ten Things You Might Want to Do Using PHP Functions 389

    Chapter 14: Ten PHP Gotchas 397

    Part VI: Appendixes 403

    Appendix A: Installing PHP, MySQL, and Apache from XAMPP 405

    Appendix B: Configuring PHP 415

    Index 421

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    Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
    Publication Date: 04/12/2009
    ISBN13: 9780470527580, 978-0470527580
    ISBN10: 0470527587

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Here''s what Web designers need to know to create dynamic, database-driven Web sites

    To be on the cutting edge, Web sites need to serve up HTML, CSS, and products specific to the needs of different customers using different browsers. An effective e-commerce site gathers information about users and provides information they need to get the desired result.

    PHP scripting language with a MySQL back-end database offers an effective way to design sites that meet these requirements. This full updated 4th Edition of PHP & MySQL For Dummies gets you quickly up to speed, even if your experience is limited.

    • Explains the easy way to install and set up PHP and MySQL using XAMPP, so it works the same on Linux, Mac, and Windows
    • Shows you how to secure files on a Web host and how to write secure code
    • Packed with useful and understandable code examples for Web site creators who are not professional programmers
    • Fully updated to ensure your code w

      Table of Contents

      Introduction 1

      Part I: Developing a Web Database Application Using PHP and MySQL 7

      Chapter 1: Introduction to PHP and MySQL 9

      Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Work Environment 21

      Chapter 3: Developing a Web Database Application 47

      Part II: MySQL Database 73

      Chapter 4: Building the Database 75

      Chapter 5: Protecting Your Data 111

      Part III: PHP 131

      Chapter 6: General PHP 133

      Chapter 7: PHP Building Blocks for Programs 165

      Chapter 8: Data In, Data Out 211

      Chapter 9: Moving Information from One Web Page to the Next 285

      Part IV: Applications 305

      Chapter 10: Putting It All Together 307

      Chapter 11: Building an Online Catalog 321

      Chapter 12: Building a Members Only Web Site 359

      Part V: The Part of Tens 387

      Chapter 13: Ten Things You Might Want to Do Using PHP Functions 389

      Chapter 14: Ten PHP Gotchas 397

      Part VI: Appendixes 403

      Appendix A: Installing PHP, MySQL, and Apache from XAMPP 405

      Appendix B: Configuring PHP 415

      Index 421

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