Vaswani, Vikram

How to do everythng with PHP and MySQL / Vikram Vaswani. - New York : McGraw-Hill, 2005. - xvi, 381 p.: 24 cm.

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pt. 1. Learning the basics. Introducing PHP and MySQL -- Setting up a PHP-MySQL development environment -- pt. 2. Learning PHP. Using variables, statements, and operators -- Using conditional statements and loops -- Using arrays and custom functions -- Using files, sessions, cookies, and external programs -- Sample application: session-based shopping cart -- pt. 3. Learning MySQL. Understanding an RDBMS -- Working with databases and tables -- Editing records and performing queries -- Using the MySQL security system -- Sample application: order tracking system -- pt. 5. Using PHP with MySQL. Querying a MySQL database with PHP -- Validating user input -- Formatting query output -- Sample application: news publishing system.

Create MySQL database-driven web sites and applications with PHP quickly and easily. This step-by-step guide explains how to take full advantage of PHP`s builit-in support for MySQL and link the results of database queries to web pages. You`ll get full details on PHP programming and MySQL database development, and then you`ll learn to use these two cutting-edge technologies together. Easy-to-follow sample applications include a PHP online shopping cart, a MySQL order tracking system, and a PHP/MySQL news publishing system. Learn how to: Set up a PHP/MySQL development environment on Windows or Unix; Write PHP scripts and use variables, statements, and operators; Create reusable code with arrays and custom functions; Use files, sessions, cookies, and external programs; Create a MySQL database and use SQL commands; Edit database records and perform queries; Control access and privileges with the MySQL security system; Query a MySQL database with PHP; Validate user input to maintain database integrity; Format query output for optimal results


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PHP (Computer program language)
Web site development
MySQL (Electronic resource)

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