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PHP 5 / MySQL Programming for the Absolute Beginner (For the Absolute Beginner) | 
 enlarge | Author: Andy Harris
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 84775
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 464
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.2
ISBN: 1592004946
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.133
UPC: 082039504940
EAN: 9781592004942
ASIN: 1592004946
Publication Date: July 23, 2004
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Product Description
Are you ready to begin programming with PHP and MySQL? Then get ready to jump right in. You'll get an introduction to programming with a specific focus on programming web servers with the PHP programming language. Much of the original content from the first edition (1931841322) is retained, but you'll also cover updates relating to the upcoming PHP 5.0 release. Following the same format as the popular first edition, this book provides easy-to-follow instruction. You will use the concepts presented in the book to create games using PHP and MySQL. As each concept is put to the test, you'll acquire programming skills that will easily transition to real-world projects. A true beginner's guide, this book enables you to acquire programming skills that you can use in the next language that you tackle.
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 If you read it 2 or 3 times you'll get the idea September 24, 2008
J. Ferris (USA)
The authors writing style leaves a lot to be desired. He's hard to understand sometimes. He uses a game to illustrate the concepts of PHP & understanding the game was more difficult than the code. It's not bad - it's just OK. I'd recommend Charles Wyke-Smith "Codin for the Web" for a clear explanation of rudimentary PHP MySQL concepts with real world examples - not stupid games.
Good for PHP basics June 25, 2008
Damodar Chetty (Minnesota, US)
My son was looking for an introduction to web development, and I couldn't think of a better place than PHP with which to start.
I found the author's writing style very enjoyable - and was particularly impressed by his choice of example programs. For instance, the chapter on databases introduces concepts using an adventure game!
The only problem I had was the lightweight treatment of Content Management Systems (in particular the discussion of PHP-Nuke), which ended up being much too generic to be of use.
However, that doesn't really detract from the quality of the rest of the book, which is highly recommended.
 Outdated and useless. January 29, 2008
Anthony J. Berlin
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Unfortunately this book, despite its best efforts, falls flat on its face when it comes to teaching php. I am a beginner to the language and I ordered the book recently to begin teaching myself. The code in the book did not work at all, even when I uploaded the pages stored on the CD rom directly to my site they didn't work properly, which let me know that even though I'm new to the language the errors weren't my fault. The script is incomplete and poorly written, as told to me by professional web site authors I know. It lacks the most important parts of the script to make them work and if you're on your own you won't be able to figure out why it isn't working, unless you find the answer in a forum or something. I recommend this book instead, PHP 6 and MySQL 5 for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide. The code in this book actually works and any errors are insignificant plus have corrections online at the author's site. Don't make the same mistake I did in buying this book. It will just disappoint you and waste your money.
 PHP 5/MySQL Programming for the absolute beginner December 3, 2007
James R. Calvert
This book is physically easy for me to read. It is clearly written and helpful for me as a rank beginner in PHP programming. The reader needs some background in programming with HTML and CSS.
Learning PHP August 6, 2007
C. Davis (Phoenix, AZ)
The book seems to do an OK job of getting the major points across, but I would have liked to see a clearer progression of information with a separate section for a quick reference. I like the CD with the code available to use. That is a valuable asset for the book.
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