PHP and MySQL for Dummies, Second Edition

PHP and MySQL for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide

Mysql And Msql

Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One (3rd Edition) (Sams Teach Yourself)

Format: Hardcover
Author: Julie C. Meloni
ReleaseDate: 30 June, 2006
Publisher: Sams
Rating:

Great Book for Beginners
When I initially purchased this book I had a pretty good handle on PHP already, but with the examples and carefully crafted explanations this book became a great asset. I love this book. This book is great at explaining the fundamentals of PHP, MySQL and Apache system configurations, scripting and much more. The book comes with a CD that is loaded with example scripts that you can use as foundations to build more complex scripts. .

Great Book


Although I had no prior experience with PhP and MySQL (I have just general programming background and working knowledge of MS Access), the book is very clearly written and helped me to develop online database of structural software located at bridgeart. I needed to develop a dynamic, database-backed website and thanks to this book it was a very enjoyable experience.net/software_database within a couple of months.

For complete beginners, it might require some effort to set up Apache, MySQL and PHP, but it should be achiveable through some additional online reading and research.

Good for PHP & MySQL amateurs


Do not expect this book to teach you more than the basics. If you are relatively new to php and mysql, this book is probably the one that you need to kickstart your engine. I have been able to use most of the stuff in this book for a small school as well as a personal project.

A good book to start with for my case, I have been able to improve the php codes as I progress and the chapter on the building blocks of php and mysql & php interaction are exceptionally useful.