Editorial Review
We've taken the best and made it even better. The third edition of the best-selling PHP and MySQL Web Development has been updated to include material and code on MySQL 5, PHP 5 and on PHPs object model and validation. Through a clear, practical approach, you will learn to develop secure, dynamic websites by integrating and implementing the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database system. Real-world examples and working sample projects will give you a strong foundation on which to start building your own websites, complete with features such as SSL, shopping carts and payment systems. The accompanying CD includes the source code from each example in the book, the entire book in PDF format, and source code and binaries for PHP 5, MySQL 5 and Apache. Readers have called PHP and MySQL Web Development call it the best technical book they've ever read, but don't take their word for it. Find out for yourself!
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Customer Reviews
Best book i ever read... 
2009-06-27
I totally recommend this book ... i read a lot of book about php ... and this one is the BEST one believe me...
Thorough overview of php and mysql 
2009-06-22
This book can serve both as a reference guide as well as a practical introduction to php mysql. The book has a wider scope by not only exposing the reader to advance php programming and practical examples but also a detailed overview of mysql which is usually not found in php programming books. My only gripe is that the book could be written better in terms of style but overall this is a very good book to buy.
Just like most say! 2009-06-09
This book has an intelligent way of teaching beginners! Also an EXCELLENT resource for experts! For the price it is going for it is well worth your investment! I would pay twice as much for this same book had I had to do so!
One of the best programming books I've ever read 2009-06-05
This is a very good resource for learning PHP and MySQL. I have programming experience with [...], but this is the first time I have ever done work with PHP and web development.
This book helped me put together a dynamic photo gallery with a secured session controlled web based administration interface very fast. I can not recommend it highly enough. The examples are very useful; even the example projects. It teaches you how to build a shopping cart, email service, etc...
The writing is very concise and neat, and the book itself well organized. It seems like a lot of hard work went into making it because it flows very well.
PHP is a very easy and powerful language that I'm glad I am now utilizing, thanks to this book.
Tip: Windows does not have a PHP parser. To save yourself money for a testing server, and the hassle of uploading your work every time you update it, use WAMP Server. It's free from [...] and it supports PHP, MySQL databases, and other stuff. It is very convienent.
Best PHP/MySQL Web Developer Book Ever 2009-05-30
So I knew C++, MySQL, HTML, CSS and worked with some PHP, perl, etc., and then I found an entire web development e-commerce project in my hands. And I had to single-handedly make the whole thing, and run millions of dollars through it. Eek.
I got this book when I was actually looking for a PHP/MySQL learning guide. I was in line with some giant Learn PHP/MySQL-type of book, and something told me it wasn't the right book. I got out of line and found this book, "PHP and MySQL Web Development". When I started browsing the book, it dawned on me: I need to master this stuff AND be building my project at the same time. This book does exactly that.
You will learn the ins and outs of PHP and MYSQL AS IT PERTAINS TO WEB DEVELOPMENT. I strongly recommend this book to anyone about to build a web application with PHP and MySQL. It is just perfect for it.
Detailed and informative 2009-05-27
We've taken the best and made it even better. The third edition of the best-selling PHP and MySQL Web Development has been updated to include material and code on MySQL 5, PHP 5 and on PHPs object model and validation. Through a clear, practical approach, you will learn to develop secure, dynamic websites by integrating and implementing the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database system. Real-world examples and working sample projects will give you a strong foundation on which to start building your own websites, complete with features such as SSL, shopping carts and payment systems. The accompanying CD includes the source code from each example in the book, the entire book in PDF format, and source code and binaries for PHP 5, MySQL 5 and Apache. Readers have called PHP and MySQL Web Development call it the best technical book they've ever read, but don't take their word for it. Find out for yourself!
Cornerstone of PHP coding 2009-05-21
This is the best reference on PHP in the real world. Real code to drive real problems encountered by web-based programmers. I will not add any more since all has been said in previous reviews but it is a must to have for any professional development. REQUIRED READING!
Good PHP and MYSQL Book 2009-05-21
I'm new to PHP and web site developing .
This is the first PHP book that I read so I canot compare it to other books.
I'm satisfied with the content as it answer most of my question.
In general the book is good and cover most of the topics to develop web site based on PHP.
I would give it 5 stars if it was no missing the following :
1 - General overview on the Web world (HTTP,POST, GET , etc ...)
2 - HTML overview.
This comment is mainly to the autor :
The book contain some english mistakes and duplicate lines ,this can be ignored ,but this is the first english book that I read that author use SHE (Feminine appproach)all the way. I dont know if its correct english but this was strange for me.
Good book for beginners, but ... 2009-05-15
Just found one problem. In Chapter 5, the authors claim that "PHP does not support function overloading";
Yet in Chapter 6 when talking about constructors, it says "PHP supports function overloading" ......
excellent book 2009-04-19
It's a great book for a starter. I found it was well-organized and easy understanding book.
The installation part is a little bit simpler than it should be. I figured out the installationpart by googling online. Otherwise it's a perfect one for a newbee.
