Head First PHP & MySQL: A Brain-Friendly Guide Contributor(s): Beighley, Lynn (Author), Morrison, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0596006306 ISBN-13: 9780596006303 Publisher: O'Reilly Media
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2009 Annotation: Have you mastered HTML and CSS, but want to take your static web pages to the next level and transform them into professional, dynamic, database-driven web sites? Head First PHP and MySQL is the perfect primer for server-side programming in PHP and MySQL, full of real-world examples that cover everything from essential PHP and MySQL syntax to form validation, cookies, session IDs, database queries and joins, file I/O operations, content management, and more. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First PHP and MySQL uses a visually rich approach designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. This book drives all the knowledge you need to get up and running straight into your brain, turning you into a savvy web developer in no time! |
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BISAC Categories: - Computers | Programming Languages - General - Computers | Internet - General - Computers | Programming - Object Oriented |
Dewey: 006.76 |
Physical Information: 1.7" H x 7.9" W x 9.2" L (3.35 lbs) 812 pages |
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 06/01/2009 pg. 19 |
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Publisher Description: If you're ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS, Head First PHP & MySQL is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, database-driven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with real-world examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of server-side programming, from the fundamentals of PHP and MySQL coding to advanced topics such as form validation, session IDs, cookies, database queries and joins, file I/O operations, content management, and more.
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Contributor Bio(s): Morrison: - Michael Morrison is a writer, developer, toy inventor, and author of a variety of books covering topics such as Java, Web scripting, game development, and mobile devices. Some of Michael's notable writing projects include JavaScript Bible, 6th Edition (Wiley, 2006), Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours, 7th Edition (Sams Publishing, 2005), Beginning Mobile Phone Game Programming (Sams Publishing, 2004) and Java Unleashed (Sams Publishing, 1997). Michael is the intructor of several Web-based courses, including DigitalThink's Introduction to Java 2 series, JavaBeans for Programmers series, and Win32 Programming series (www.digitalthink.com).In addition to his primary profession as a writer and technical consultant, Michael is the founder of Stalefish Labs (www.stalefishlabs.com), an entertainment company specializing in games, toys, and interactive media. When not glued to his computer, skateboarding, playing hockey, or watching movies with his wife, Masheed, Michael enjoys hanging out by his koi pond.Beighley: - Lynn Beighley is a fiction writer stuck in a technical book writer's body. Upon discovering that technical book writing actually paid real money, she learned to accept and enjoy it. After going back to school to get a Masters in Computer Science, she worked for the acronyms NRL and LANL. Then she discovered Flash, and wrote her first bestseller. A victim of bad timing, she moved to Silicon Valley just before the great crash. She spent several years working for Yahoo! and writing other books and training courses. Finally giving in to her creative writing bent, she moved to the New York area to get an MFA in Creative Writing. Her Head First-style thesis was delivered to a packed room of professors and fellow students. It was extremely well received, and she finished her degree, finished Head First SQL, and can't wait to begin her next book.Lynn loves traveling, cooking, and making up elaborate background stories about complete strangers. She's a little scared of clowns.Morrison, Michael: - Michael Morrison is a writer, developer, toy inventor, and author of a variety of books covering topics such as Java, Web scripting, game development, and mobile devices. Some of Michael's notable writing projects include JavaScript Bible, 6th Edition (Wiley, 2006), Teach Yourself HTML and CSS in 24 Hours, 7th Edition (Sams Publishing, 2005), Beginning Mobile Phone Game Programming (Sams Publishing, 2004) and Java Unleashed (Sams Publishing, 1997). Michael is the intructor of several Web-based courses, including DigitalThink's Introduction to Java 2 series, JavaBeans for Programmers series, and Win32 Programming series (www.digitalthink.com). Lynn Beighley is a fiction writer stuck in a technical book writer's body. Upon discovering that technical book writing actually paid real money, she learned to accept and enjoy it. After going back to school to get a Masters in Computer Science, she worked for the acronyms NRL and LANL. Then she discovered Flash, and wrote her first bestseller. A victim of bad timing, she moved to Silicon Valley just before the great crash. She spent several years working for Yahoo! and writing other books and training courses. Finally giving in to her creative writing bent, she moved to the New York area to get an MFA in Creative Writing. Her Head First-style thesis was delivered to a packed room of professors and fellow students. It was extremely well received, and she finished her degree, finished Head First SQL, and can't wait to begin her next book. |
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