Here’s what Web designers need to know to create dynamic,
database-driven Web sites
To be on the cutting edge, Web sites need to serve up HTML, CSS,
and products specific to the needs of different customers using
different browsers. An effective e-commerce site gathers
information about users and provides information they need to get
the desired result.
PHP scripting language with a My SQL back-end database offers an
effective way to design sites that meet these requirements. This
full updated 4th Edition of PHP & My SQL For Dummies gets
you quickly up to speed, even if your experience is limited.
* Explains the easy way to install and set up PHP and My SQL using
XAMPP, so it works the same on Linux, Mac, and Windows
* Shows you how to secure files on a Web host and how to write
secure code
* Packed with useful and understandable code examples for Web
site creators who are not professional programmers
* Fully updated to ensure your code will be compliant based on
PHP 5.3 and My SQL 5.1.31
* Provides clear, accurate code examples
PHP & My SQL For Dummies, 4th Edition provides what
you need to know to create sites that get results.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are
not included as part of e Book file.
Cuprins
Introduction 1
Part I: Developing a Web Database Application Using PHP and My SQL 7
Chapter 1: Introduction to PHP and My SQL 9
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Work Environment 21
Chapter 3: Developing a Web Database Application 47
Part II: My SQL Database 73
Chapter 4: Building the Database 75
Chapter 5: Protecting Your Data 111
Part III: PHP 131
Chapter 6: General PHP 133
Chapter 7: PHP Building Blocks for Programs 165
Chapter 8: Data In, Data Out 211
Chapter 9: Moving Information from One Web Page to the Next 285
Part IV: Applications 305
Chapter 10: Putting It All Together 307
Chapter 11: Building an Online Catalog 321
Chapter 12: Building a Members Only Web Site 359
Part V: The Part of Tens 387
Chapter 13: Ten Things You Might Want to Do Using PHP Functions 389
Chapter 14: Ten PHP Gotchas 397
Part VI: Appendixes 403
Appendix A: Installing PHP, My SQL, and Apache from XAMPP 405
Appendix B: Configuring PHP 415
Index 421
Despre autor
Janet Valade is a technical writer, Web designer/programmer, and
systems analyst. She has designed and developed data archives,
supervised computer resource operations, and conducted seminars and
workshops. She has written all previous editions of PHP & My SQL
For Dummies.