PHP Bible
If you want to create dynamic, database-driven Web content, you will not find a better, more cost-effective tool than PHP. Now expanded with more case study examples and thoroughly updated to cover the latest features of PHP 4.2, this is the one good book on PHP you need, whether you're a Web designer, a programmer, or an ASP, JSP, or ColdFusion veteran. From programming and database connectivity basics (including all-new coverage of Oracle) to weblogs, cookies, e-mail, XML, Web services, graphics, security, and more, it delivers all the tips, techniques, and "gotchas" you need to get up and running quickly – and take PHP to the limit. Topics include: Get up to speed on PHP programming using a running fitness calculator example; Connect HTML based Web pages to MySQL or Oracle databases; Create database linked forms; Use PHP to output JavaScript or send e-mail; Harness new PHP features for XML; Generate on-the-fly graphics using the GD library.
- Cost: $34.99
- Pages: 1012
- Edition: 2nd edition
- ISBN: 0764549553
PHP Black Book
The PHP Black Book is a complete and indispensable reference to the PHP open source scripting language version 4. Embedded in HTML documents, PHP scripts create active server pages. This cross-platform book covers the language syntax, standard library, and integration with various databases including open source databases such as PostreSQL and MySQL. Explores issues such as internationalization, XML integration, and LDAP. A complete and indispensable reference to the PHP open source scripting language version 4. Explores issues such as internationalization, XML integration, and LDAP. Peter Moulding (Sydney, Australia) has 25 years of experience building what are now called Web sites on mainframes, minis, and micro systems as a business owner, technical manager, and developer. He has been using PHP since version 2. Complete beginning PHP for the intermediate programmer, this comprehensive reference has in depth coverage of PHP.
- Cost: $41.99
- Pages: 880
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 1588800539
PHP by Example
PHP By Example will provide web-publishing oriented individuals the opportunity to learn a new, flexible Internet scripting language, PHP. This book will take the reader through step-by-step examples that will help them gain an understanding of PHP. PHP By Example will: Explain concepts in simple, understandable tasks with multiple approaches to concepts that need clarification; Encourage and train the reader to break problems down into logical steps. This title seeks to teach those with no programming experience how to make their websites interactive using PHP. It uses step-by-step explanations and real-world situations and examples. Toby Butzon is an experienced developer with a unique interest in Web programming. His constant use of Web scripting for many years has given him a thorough understanding of the subject. Toby is fluent in scripting languages such as PHP, ASP, and Perl, and he works comfortably in C/C++ on both Windows and Linux.
- Cost: $20.99
- Pages: 450
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 0789725681
PHP Cookbook
The PHP Cookbook is a collection of problems, solutions, and practical examples for PHP programmers. The book contains a unique and extensive collection of best practices for everyday PHP programming dilemmas. For every problem addressed in the book, there's a worked-out solution or "recipe" -- short, focused pieces of code that you can insert directly into your applications. But this book offers more than cut-and-paste code. You also get explanations of how and why the code works, so you can learn to adapt the problem-solving techniques to similar situations. The recipes in the PHP Cookbook range from simple tasks, such as sending a database query and fetching URLs, to entire programs that demonstrate complex tasks, such as printing HTML tables and generating bar charts. This book contains over 250 recipes on the following topics: Working with basic data types, including strings, numbers, dates and times, and arrays; variables, functions.
- Cost: $27.97
- Pages: 624
- Edition: paperback
- ISBN: 1565926811
PHP Developer's Cookbook
This task based reference offers developers solutions to common problems they might encounter. Each solution provides complete code listings along with an explanation of how and why a particular solution was used. Chapters include dates and times, associative arrays, file access, directories, functions, web automation, DBM databases, interfacing with other languages, email, the LDAP and SNMP protocols, image creation, and the Zend API. PHP Developer's Cookbook is a task-oriented book intended to offer solutions to the daily problems and goals the PHP developer faces. In addition to a brief introduction to PHP, the main content of the book is presented in a problem and solution format, logically organized on a topic-by-topic basis. Each question specifies a goal, and the following text provides a detailed solution that achieves the stated goal along with any additional related information. Also covers more advanced PHP development topics.
- Cost: $27.99
- Pages: 504
- Edition: 2nd edition
- ISBN: 0672323257
Php Developer's Dictionary
PHP Developer's Dictionary is a well-organized, comprehensive reference for PHP programmers. In addition to providing a complete syntax reference for all core PHP functions and all module functions, the PHP Developer's Dictionary also provides a complete collection of compilation, installation, and configuration options. The resulting book provides an indispensable reference for any PHP programmer or administrator overseeing a PHP installation. This dictionary focuses on the PHP language, which is an open source HTML-embedded scripting language, bringing together virtues of Perl, C++, and other languages to create dynamically generated Web pages. Written by two managers and an engineer at a private consulting firm, the book details the evolution of the PHP language and the enhancements that PHP brings to the programmer, and shows how to install the application, generate HTML, and access databases. Every function and property is covered.
- Cost: $2.80
- Pages: 672
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 0672320290
PHP Essentials
PHP is a server-side scripting language comparable to MS ASP or Cold Fusion. PHP is an open-source and cross-platform language that works with Linux, UNIX and Windows NT operating systems. PHP Essentials covers everything from basic PHP techniques such as the variables in HTML, PHP and HTTP, to advanced applications such as mySQL administration. If you are a beginning developer, you can use PHP Essentials to help you create diverse web pages. If you are an advanced user of PHP, you will find the annotated language reference included in PHP Essentials useful while you design your own advanced applications. Includes an appendix of essential language structures and functions, with examples. Takes a linear approach to development. Spend more time writing scripts, and less time retyping them. PHP is getting lots of attention as an open-source alternative to Microsoft Active Server Page. This book teaches by example.
- Cost: $39.99
- Pages: 384
- Edition: 1st edition
- ISBN: 076152729X
PHP Essentials
Write dynamically generated pages with ease using PHP! Dive into the new edition of this popular guide to PHP. With a true focus on the essentials, this book gives you the solid foundation in PHP programming you're looking for. And you don't have to be a computer scientist or programmer to learn from it! The simple, learn-by-example format of "PHP Essentials" will allow you to quickly use the power of PHP to develop successful, dynamic Web sites. PHP Essentials, 2nd Edition serves as an introduction to the PHP scripting language and provides real-world examples of common uses. No previous programming experience is necessary, as this book explains programming concepts in familiar – and not condescending – terms (unlike most programming books). It also includes a fundamental PHP language guide. All levels of Web developers will find this book an invaluable learning tool. Includes downloading, installing and configuring a Web server with PHP.
- Cost: $39.99
- Pages: 352
- Edition: 2nd edition
- ISBN: 1931841349
PHP Fast & Easy Web Development
PHP is a server-side, HTML embedded scripting language used to create dynamic Web pages. PHP is the number one add on module for Apache servers, and best of all--it's free! This is the only book on PHP that takes a visual approach to learning this topic. As a part of the Fast & Easy Web Development series, this book applies the highly successful combination of easy-to-understand instructions and real screenshots for a truly unique learning experience. PHP Fast & Easy Web Development is ideal for the beginning Web developer or for Web developers who want to increase their skill set. Comprehensive guide shows how to install Apache using Windows of Linux, mix PHP and HTML, use PHP variables, display dynamic content, and use cookies. Uses a task-oriented approach. CD-ROM contains Apache Web server: Windows binary and source code, PHP4: Windows binary and source code, and MYSQL: 30-day shareware evaluation of win32 binary and binary for Linux.
- Cost: $24.99
- Pages: 350
- Edition: Book and CD-ROM edition
- ISBN: 076153055X
PHP Fast & Easy Web Development
Create dynamic Web pages quickly with PHP Fast & Easy Web Development! PHP is an open-source, HTML-embedded, server-side scripting language with flexible and simple requirements, yet powerful output. You don't have to be familiar with programming to learn from this book. As part of the Fast & Easy Web Development series, it applies the highly successful combination of easy-to-understand instructions and real screen shots for a truly unique learning experience. Plus, the companion Web site allows you to download sample code from the book. Comprehensive guide shows how to install Apache using Windows of Linux, mix PHP and HTML, use PHP variables, display dynamic content, and use cookies. Provides easy to follow examples in PHP. Julie Meloni has seven years experience as a lead technical writer for such companies as Sun Microsystems, Informix and Silicon Valley Networks. She is the author of PHP Essentials from Premier Press.
- Cost: $29.99
- Pages: 504
- Edition: 2nd edition
- ISBN: 193184187X
