Simple, to the point, and compact--in fact, exactly what you've come to expect in an O'Reilly Pocket Reference--the second edition of PHP Pocket Reference is thoroughly updated to include the specifics of PHP 4.Written by the founder of the PHP Project, Rasmus Lerdorf, PHP Pocket Reference is both a handy introduction to PHP syntax and structure, and a quick reference to the vast array of functions provided by PHP. The quick reference section organizes all the core functions of PHP alphabetically so you can find what you need easily; the slim size means you can keep it handy beside your keyboard for those times when you want to look up a function quickly without closing what you're doing.This valuable little book provides an authoritative overview of PHP packed into a pocket-sized guide that's easy to take anywhere. It is also the ideal companion for O'Reilly's comprehensive book on PHP, Programming PHP.The PHP Pocket Reference an indispensable (and inexpensive) tool for any serious PHP coder.

PHP Pocket Reference

Computers & Technology

Lerdorf, Rasmus

Web Development & Design

O'Reilly Media

Programming PHP, 2nd Edition, is the authoritative guide to PHP 5 and is filled with the unique knowledge of the creator of PHP (Rasmus Lerdorf) and other PHP experts. When it comes to creating websites, the PHP scripting language is truly a red-hot property. In fact, PHP is currently used on more than 19 million websites, surpassing Microsoft's ASP .NET technology in popularity. Programmers love its flexibility and speed; designers love its accessibility and convenience. As the industry standard book on PHP, all of the essentials are covered in a clear and concise manner. Language syntax and programming techniques are coupled with numerous examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms. With style tips and practical programming advice, this book will help you become not just a PHP programmer, but a good PHP programmer. Programming PHP, Second Edition covers everything you need to know to create effective web applications with PHP. Contents include: <ul>
<li>Detailed information on the basics of the PHP language, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statements</li>
<li>Chapters outlining the basics of functions, strings, arrays, and objects</li>
<li>Coverage of common PHP web application techniques, such as form processing and validation, session tracking, and cookies</li>
<li>Material on interacting with relational databases, such as MySQL and Oracle, using the database-independent PEAR DB library and the new PDO Library</li>
<li>Chapters that show you how to generate dynamic images, create PDF files, and parse XML files with PHP</li>
<li>Advanced topics, such as creating secure scripts, error handling, performance tuning, and writing your own C language extensions to PHP</li>
<li>A handy quick reference to all the core functions in PHP and all the standard extensions that ship with PHP</li>
</ul>
Praise for the first edition: "If you are just getting into the dynamic Web development world or youare considering migrating from another dynamic web product to PHP, Programming PHP is the book of choice to get you up, running, and productive in a short time." --Peter MacIntrye, eWeek "I think this is a great book for programmers who want to start developing dynamic websites with PHP. It gives a detailed overview of PHP, lots of valuable tips, and a good sense of PHP's strengths." --David Dooling, Slashdot.org

Programming PHP

MacIntyre, Peter

Tatroe, Kevin

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

This updated edition teaches everything you need to know to create effective web applications with the latest features in PHP 5.x. You’ll start with the big picture and then dive into language syntax, programming techniques, and other details, using examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms.
If you have a working knowledge of HTML, the authors’ many style tips and practical programming advice will help you become a top-notch PHP programmer.
<ul>
<li>Get an overview of what’s possible with PHP programs</li>
<li>Learn language fundamentals, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statements</li>
<li>Understand functions, strings, arrays, and objects</li>
<li>Apply common web application techniques, such as form processing, data validation, session tracking, and cookies</li>
<li>Interact with relational databases like MySQL or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB</li>
<li>Generate dynamic images, create PDF files, and parse XML files</li>
<li>Learn secure scripts, error handling, performance tuning, and other advanced topics</li>
<li>Get a quick reference to PHP core functions and standard extensions</li>
</ul>

Programming PHP: Creating Dynamic Web Pages

Bourque, Michael

PHP is a simple yet powerful open-source scripting language for creating dynamic web content. The millions of web sites powered by PHP are testament to its popularity and ease of use. PHP is used by both programmers, who appreciate its flexibility and speed, and web designers, who value its accessibility and convenience. Programming PHP is an authoritative guide to PHP 4 and is filled with the unique knowledge of the creator of PHP, Rasmus Lerdorf. This book explains PHP language syntax and programming techniques in a clear and concise manner, with numerous examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms. The book also includes style tips and practical programming advice that will help you become not just a PHP programmer, but a good PHP programmer. Programming PHP covers everything you need to know to create effective web applications with PHP. Contents include:
<ul>
<li>Detailed information on the basics of the PHP language, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statements</li>
<li>Separate chapters on the fundamental topics of functions, strings, arrays, and objects</li>
<li>Coverage of common PHP web application techniques, such as form processing and validation, session tracking, and cookies</li>
<li>Material on interacting with relational databases, such as MySQL and Oracle, using the database-independent PEAR DB library</li>
<li>Chapters on generating dynamic images, creating PDF files, and parsing XML files with PHP</li>
<li>Advanced topics, like creating secure script, error handling, performance tuning, and writing your own C language extensions to PHP</li>
<li>A handy quick reference to all the core functions in PHP and all the standard extensions that ship with PHP</li>
</ul>

PHP is an open-source, HTML-embedded scripting language that allows you to handle tasks such as processing form input and working with databases directly in your HTML pages, rather than through CGI scripts.The PHP Pocket Reference is both a handy introduction to PHP syntax and structure and a quick reference to the vast array of functions provided by PHP. This small book acts as a perfect tutorial for learning the basics of developing Web applications with PHP.

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