Category Archives: PHP ebook

Murach’s PHP and MySQL book in web programming

Murach’s PHP and MySQL

Murach’s PHP and MySQL

This book was developed by the same team that authored Murach’s JavaScript and DOM Scripting, and it has the same strong content organization that lets you focus on what you need to know, when you need to know it.So it’s a great first book in web programming if you’re just starting out:

  • It shows you how to get an Apache web server environment set up, so you can test the apps on your computer
  • It gives you a quick-start course that shows you how to develop, test, and debug PHP applications that get data from a MySQL database…in just 6 chapters

Then, whether you’re a beginning or experienced web developer, the rest of the book gives you a full set of professional PHP and MySQL skills:[ad code=3 align=center] Continue reading

PHP & MySQL For Dummies, 4th Edition

PHP and MySQL Here’s what Web designers need to know to create dynamic, database-driven Web sitesTo 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 MySQL back-end database offers an effective way to design sites that meet these requirements. This full updated 4th Edition of PHP & MySQL 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 MySQL 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 MySQL 5.1.31
Provides clear, accurate code examples
PHP & MySQL For Dummies, 4th Edition provides what you need to know to create sites that get results.[ad code=3 align=center] Continue reading

CMS Design Using PHP and jQuery

CMS-Design-Using-PHP-and-jQueryPHP and JQuery are two of the most famous open source tools used for web development. This book will explain how to leverage their power by building a core CMS, which can be used for most projects without needing to be changed, and how to add custom plugins that can then be tailored to the individual project.

This book walks you through the creation of a CMS core, including basic page creation and user management, followed by a plugin architecture, and example plugins. Using the methods described in this book, you will find that you can create distinctly different websites and web projects using one codebase, web design templates, and custom-written plugins for any site-specific differences. Example code and explanation is provided for the entire project. Continue reading

Pro PHP Security: From Application Security Principles to the Implementation of XSS Defenses, 2nd Edition

Pro PHP Application PerformanceThis book contains tips, tricks, and techniques to make new and existing PHP applications much faster and less resource-hungry. Author Armando Padilla looks at all major sections of the PHP application stack—from server hardware to database and web server performance. PHP program application performance is the center of this book, and Padilla shows you how to improve performance by best practices, proper design, and best-of-breed tools.

Padilla starts out by establishing performance testing and benchmarking methodology using common open source and browser-based testing tools. He then discusses best practices for PHP development, and also explains refactoring existing code, both with performance in mind. In addition to best coding practices, this book will teach you how to use and tweak Opcode caches such as APC, XCache, and eAccelerator.[ad code=1 align=center] Continue reading

PHP 5 Social Networking

PHP 5 Social Networking

PHP 5 Social Networking

This book is a fast-paced tutorial focusing on creating a Social Networking framework through an ongoing case study. It presents a lot of real-world code, with comprehensive explanation and discussion. With each chapter, the Social Networking framework is extended, with more functionality being added as we progress through the book. This book is primarily aimed at PHP developers, but is suitable for any web developers looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of Social Networking concepts. Intermediate knowledge of PHP and object-oriented programming is assumed, along with a basic knowledge of MySQL. Continue reading

Plug-In PHP: 100 Power Solutions: Simple Solutions to Practical PHP Problems

Plug-In PHP

Plug-In PHP

100 power solutions to real-world problems
This practical guide gives you 100 ready-to-run PHP functions for solving most of the main problems you encounter when building a dynamic website with PHP. Every plug-in in the book offers a complete and working solution for a result you can achieve right away, using ready-made code you simply drop into your own program. And there’s little or no learning curve, because each one is self-contained and thoroughly documented.

Plug-in PHP is packed with programming tips and suggestions for further adapting the functions to your own needs, and even breaks down all the variables, arrays and functions used by each into at-a-glance tables, accompanied by a screen grab of every function in action. This makes the book extremely easy to use, even for complete beginners to PHP programming. Continue reading

Study and learn jQuery 1.3 with PHP

jQuery 1.3 with PHP

jQuery 1.3 with PHP

Book Description
Enhance your PHP applications by increasing their responsiveness through jQuery and its plugins.

  • Combine client-side jQuery with your server-side PHP to make your applications more efficient and exciting for the client
  • Learn about some of the most popular jQuery plugins and methods
  • Create powerful and responsive user interfaces for your PHP applications
  • Complete examples of PHP and jQuery with clear explanations
  • No JavaScript expertise or jQuery experience required

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To make PHP applications that respond quickly, avoid unnecessary page reloads, and provide great user interfaces, often requires complex JavaScript techniques and even then, if you get that far, they might not even work across different browsers! With jQuery, you can use one of the most popular JavaScript libraries, forget about cross-browser issues, and simplify the creation of very powerful and responsive interfaces – all with the minimum of code. Continue reading

Securing PHP Website Applications from Hackers

Securing PHP Web Applications

Securing PHP Web Applications

Hackers specifically target PHP Web applications. Why? Because they know many of these apps are written by programmers with little or no experience or training in software security. Don’t be victimized. Securing PHP Web Applications will help you master the specific techniques, skills, and best practices you need to write rock-solid PHP code and harden the PHP software you’re already using. Continue reading

Pro PHP and jQuery : building Ajax web applications using jQuery and PHP

 building Ajax web applications using jQuery and PHP

building Ajax web applications using jQuery and PHP

This book is for intermediate programmers interested in building Ajax web applications using jQuery and PHP. Along with teaching some advanced PHP techniques, it will teach you how to take your dynamic applications to the next level by adding a JavaScript layer with jQuery. Continue reading

PHP6 and MySQL Bible: Study and Learn PHP6 with MySQL database

PHP6 and MySQL Bible

PHP6 and MySQL Bible

MySQL is the leading open source database on the market and PHP continues to dominate the server side of the scripting market—together, they are the most popular and common team for creating dynamic, database-driven web sites. This comprehensive book covers the newest version of PHP and MySQL and is packed with extensive code examples, full working applications, and valuable troubleshooting advice. You’ll explore installing, developing, and debugging the latest versions of PHP and MySQL and get insight on advanced topics such as error handling, debugging, PEAR, security, HTTP, cookies, and OOP.

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