PHP and MySQL are popular open-source technologies that are ideal for quickly developing database-driven Web applications. PHP is a powerful scripting language designed to enable developers to create highly featured Web applications quickly, and MySQL is a fast, reliable database that integrates well with PHP and is suited for dynamic Internet-based applications.

PHP and MySQL Web Development shows how to use these tools together to produce effective, interactive Web applications. It clearly describes the basics of the PHP language, explains how to set up and work with a MySQL database, and then shows how to use PHP to interact with the database and the server.

This practical, hands-on book includes numerous examples that demonstrate common tasks such as authenticating users, constructing a shopping cart, generating PDF documents and images dynamically, sending and managing email, facilitating user discussions, connecting to Web services using XML, and developing Web 2.0 applications with Ajax-based interactivity.

The fourth edition of PHP and MySQL Web Development has been thoroughly updated, revised, and expanded to cover developments in PHP 5 through version 5.3, such as namespaces and closures, as well as features introduced in MySQL 5.1.

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Don't buy it, there are better books available. - 2009-09-28
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I had high hopes for this book and it started off well, but by the middle I felt as if the text had fallen apart. After one chapter on object oriented programming (not enough to "master" it by any means), a lot of the examples are then written in an object oriented way. This was completely confusing. Worse yet, the tutorials at the end of the book were badly coded... the code is written in such a way that there are tons of included files in every script instead of straight forward, clearly explained code. Many times in the book the authors state "we're not going to explain this, since it's so easy." With a book so large, you'd think the biggest chunk would be code and code explanation, but there are at least 100-200 pages of useless information and the book really skimps on everything that's important.

I'd suggest Larry Ullman's "PHP 6 and MySQL" book instead of this one. At the very least, that book offers much more useable code with precise technical explanations.

IT Developer - 2009-10-14
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I buy this book last month after reading so many great review about it. I am 60 percent from reading the book cover to cover and I gladly to say this is a well writing book for the subject. the layout of the book is awesome and easy on the eyes. I cannot wait for the 5th edition to come out.

Very well put together - 2009-10-12
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I have not completed it as yet, but so far it seems very well written........exactly what I was looking for. Good foundation, backed up by many practical examples.

Having just skimmed the book - I dare to rate it - 2009-10-05
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I am guessing that this book is a good addition to "PHP & MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))" Which I also bought recently. At the moment I have only skimmed it shortly but it looks like I could get some valuable info from it.

Great resource - 2009-10-01
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Great book! Covers most everything you need to know about creating PHP and MySQL driven solutions. This book has replaced several others I've used for a while. I would highly recommend this book.

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