Janet Valade

PHP & MySQL for dummies

You need to develop an interactive Web site in a hurry! Your boss just put you in charge of your company’s online catalog. And you don’t have a clue about how to develop a Web database application. Don’t panic, the Dynamic Duo,” PHP and MySQL, are here to save the day. MySQL is a fast, easy-to-use, open-source relational database management system that runs on most operating systems. PHP is a fast, easy-to-use, free scripting language designed for use on the Web that interacts with just about every type of database management system. Together, PHP and SQL have spelled relief for thousands of reluctant Web database developers just like you. PHP and MySQL For Dummies fills you in on how to develop Web database applications using the Dynamic Duo — and no programming or database experience required! With this friendly reference as your guide, you’ll: Build and use a MySQL database Add PHP to HTML files Use all the features of the PHP language Use HTML forms to collect information from users Show information from a database in a Web page Store information in a database In plain English, expert Janet Valade explains PHP and MySQL and shows you how to access and get started with them. And with the help of two complete sample applications, she walks you through the entire Web database application development process. Topics covered in detail include: Creating and changing MySQL databases and moving data in and out of them Writing PHP programs that enable your Web pages to insert, update, or remove information from a MySQL database Organizing PHP programs into a functioning application that interacts with MySQL databases Common traps to avoid when developing Web database applications and fixes for common problems The bonus CD-ROM features: PHP MySQL Apache Web server Sample applications and code from the book Ready to take your site to a bold new level of interactivity? PHP and MySQL For Dummies shows you how.

PHP and MySQL For Dummies

Shows Web developers how to use two popular open source technologies, the PHP scripting language and MySQL database, to build Web database applications This updated edition covers changes in PHP 5 and the latest version of MySQL, including programming techniques for the new PHP default setting, methods for handling MySQL security problems, and extended information about Apache Web Server and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQL Explains how to install Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQL Includes two complete sample applications: an online catalog and a members-only Web site Features a companion Web site with code examples from the book and links to the author's successful site Kevin Beaver has more than fifteen years of experience in security and information technology, specializing in security assessments and incident response Features a companion Web site with links to various utilities discussed throughout the book and practical security checklists

PHP 5 Para Dummies

PHP and MySQL Everyday Apps For Dummies is a one-stop reference providing all you need to build dynamic, real-world, ready-to-use apps with the popular PHP (a scripting language) and MySQL (a database system) software. The book is a hands-on, go-to-guide that Walks you through installing the applications files from the CD-ROM and setting up your programming environment Contains all the code needed to create seven applications: User authentication with HTTP User login On-line catalog Shopping cart Content management system Web forum Building and managing a mailing list (on the CD-ROM) Automates the programming process and walks you through building the application from start to finish Explains how to write secure code Features complete code—not just snippets, but neatly assembled packages with “instant” real-world functionality Shows how to build the applications in two forms -- procedural and object-oriented programming -- providing programmers who want to switch to the object-oriented method of coding (which is new in PHP 5!) with the essential know-how Includes a companion CD-ROM that contains every line of code in the applications from the book plus a bonus chapter that shows how to build a mailing list Information on each application includes a discussion of issues, structure of the database, code listings, and an explanation of the code. You can use these applications as is, modify them for use on your Web site, or build your own application using techniques described. If you want real-world Web apps you can use right away, this is the book for you. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

PHP and MySQL Everyday Apps For Dummies

If you want to build dynamic Web sites that encourage users to interact with them, PHP and MySQL are among the best tools you’ll find. PHP is a scripting language designed specifically for use on the Web, while MySQL is a database management system that works with it perfectly. Best of all, they’re free. It’s hard to beat that combination! PHP & MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is kind of one-stop shopping for the information you need to get up and running with these tools and put them to good use. It’s divided into six handy minibooks that cover setting up your environment, PHP programming, using MySQL, security, PHP extensions, and PHP Web applications. They make it easy to create a Web site where visitors can sign on, use shopping carts, complete forms, and do business with your business. It’s easy to find what you need in this handy guide. You’ll discover how to: Find and acquire all the tools you need and set up your development environment Build PHP scripts to make your Web site work Create a MySQL database that visitors can access Summarize and sort data results Design and implement user access control Build a shopping cart application Create extensions that make your site more useful With PHP & MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies by your side, you’ll be a Web site guru before you know it!

PHP and MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

PHP & MySQL voor Dummies

Steve Suehring

Introduces the four essential programming languages required for creating dynamic Web sites, and explains how to install them on different operating systems, use CSS to create forms, code with jQuery, and administer a MySQL database.

PHP, MySQL, JavaScript & HTML5 All-in-One For Dummies

Covers the latest major release of PHP, the most popular opensource Web scripting language, in the friendly, easy-to-understandFor Dummies style PHP is installed on nearly nine million servers, and usage hasgrown at the rate of 6.5 percent per month for the past twoyears PHP is easy to learn, well suited for Web development, and canbe embedded with HTML, making it a good choice for creating dynamicWeb pages for e-commerce sites and other Web applications; adatabase-friendly language, it connects easily to Sybase, MySQL,mSQL, Oracle, and other databases Explains how to acquire and install PHP, how PHP's featuresmake it a useful scripting language, and how to use PHP for threeof the most common applications: interactive Web sites, databasestorage, and common operating system tasks

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