Shows Web developers how to use two popular open source technologies, the PHP scripting language and MySQL database, to build Web database applications
This updated edition covers changes in PHP 5 and the latest version of MySQL, including programming techniques for the new PHP default setting, methods for handling MySQL security problems, and extended information about Apache Web Server and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQL .Explains how to install Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X versions of PHP and MySQL
Includes two complete sample applications: an online catalog and a members-only Web site
Features a companion Web site with code examples from the book and links to the author's successful site
Kevin Beaver has more than fifteen years of experience in security and information technology, specializing in security assessments and incident response
Features a companion Web site with links to various utilities discussed throughout the book and practical security checklists

Over 12 million Internet domains worldwide use the PHP language to power their websites. If you are a programmer included in this group, or would like to be one, you should pick up a copy of PHP Unleashed. The definitive guide in PHP programming, PHP Unleashed thoroughly and authoritatively covers the release of PHP 5, as well as advanced topics not found in other books. It begins with a detailed summary of the basics and then quickly moves on to more advanced topics such as working with data, outputting graphical data and building complete applications. Whether you're an experienced programmer and new to PHP, or an experienced PHP programmer but new to PHP 5, this is the one PHP book you need in your library.

No matter what language you are familiar with, this book will benefit you. Beginning with a rapid introduction to PHP's syntax and basic functionality, you will swiftly understand PHP. The book then steers you toward advanced issues, like PHP's role in database manipulation, sessions, and user interactivity.

Author W.J. Gilmore also examines how PHP can work with XML, JavaScript, and the Component Object Model (COM). He loads the book with practical examples and several projects that can be immediately incorporated on any website. The invaluable A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 shows you how to make the most of PHP's powerful capabilities, regardless of your current scope of PHP knowledge.

Learning to program is never easy, but this book follows a carefully designed progression. Even if you have no programming experience, you will be able to create simple programs after every single chapter. Through adaptive learning, you will be able to take the skills learned in this book and apply them to your own real-world situation. The author teaches sound programming and data design principles that will help you avoid problems before you ever write a line of code.

Features

• A fun approach to a difficult topic.
• Readers will create games with PHP as they learn the fundamentals of this programming language.
• The CD will include games that readers can cut and paste into their own Web sites.
• Learn programming from an experienced computer science teacher.