PHP 5 For Dummies

Start programming PHP and make your Web site interactive
Discover arrays of variables, start writing scripts, and get object oriented
The script calls for an interactive Web site – where do you start? Right here, with a fast and friendly way to get the hang of PHP 5 programming! You’ll also discover all the other cool things you can do with PHP, like managing files, interacting with databases, using system commands, and more.
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Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Say Hello to the PHP Scripting Language.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know PHP.
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Environment.
Chapter 3: Creating Your First PHP Script.
Part II: Variables and Data.
Chapter 4: Using Variables in PHP Scripts.
Chapter 5: Working with Data.
Chapter 6: Storing Data in Groups by Using Arrays.
Part III: Basic PHP Programming.
Chapter 7: Controlling the Flow of the Script.
Chapter 8: Reusing PHP Code.
Chapter 9: Object–Oriented Programming Meets PHP.
Part IV: Common PHP Applications.
Chapter 10: The Basics of Web Applications.
Chapter 11: Other Web Applications.
Chapter 12: Storing Data with PHP.
Chapter 13: PHP and Your Operating System.
Chapter 14: PHP Extensions.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Things to Look For When Troubleshooting a Script.
Chapter 16: Ten PHP Resources You Can’t Live Without.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Installing PHP.
Appendix B: Useful PHP Built–in Functions.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Janet Valade is the author of PHP & MySQL For Dummies. In addition, she has authored and revised chapters for several Linux bo oks and for a Webmaster certification book.
Janet Valade has 20 years experience in the computing field. She worked as a Web designer/programmer for an engineering firm. Prior to that, Janet worked for several years in a university environment as a systems analyst. During her tenure, she supervised the installation and operation of computing resources, designed and developed a data archive, provided technical support for faculty and students, wrote numerous technical papers, and developed and presented seminars and workshops on a variety of technology topics.

Okładka tylna:
Start programming PHP and make your Web site interactive
Discover arrays of variables, start writing scripts, and get object oriented
The script calls for an interactive Web site – where do you start? Right here, with a fast and friendly way to get the hang of PHP 5 programming! You’ll also discover all the other cool things you can do with PHP, like managing files, interacting with databases, using system commands, and more.
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun