PHP/MySQL book for beginners

Vaemas · Post by **Vaemas** » September 19, 2005, 7:51 pm

If you're interested in learning about PHP and MySQL, check out Larry Ullman's PHP and MySQL For Dynamic Web Sites book. You can find more information at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 0321186486

I don't generally recommend books, but this is one I've taught from for about 2 years and it found its way onto my short list of books that I keep handy for reference. It includes a decent section on how to set up MySQL, PHP, and Apache on your local machine for education purposes. Once you've mastered that, you can use the information to help you work with your hosted website.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » September 20, 2005, 9:09 pm

I've used many languages, and PHP is my favorite.

(if you click on any of these links, hit View source to view the source correctly)

wrote the following library for encapsulating html and writing pages like programs: http://www.fosco.com/code/functions.phps

wrote a layer between php and mysql to automate database access and allow dynamic variable storage: http://www.fosco.com/code/VDL.phps http://www.fosco.com/code/VDLinc.phps

also cookie tracking and account management scripts that use the above vdl: http://www.fosco.com/code/VTrack.phps http://www.fosco.com/code/VAccount.phps

Kaelina · Post by **Kaelina** » September 21, 2005, 12:39 am

I love PHP/MySQL. Been developing with it for about 2 years. Just need a better job, mine blows! ><

Thanks for the tip, I'm a reference book junkie.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 21, 2005, 12:12 am

Here's a PHP MySQL book I didn't see on the list. I scanned through it and it appears very clear and well done. I'm not messing with this stuff right now but maybe it will be useful to someone else atm.

How to Do Everything with PHP and MySQL ~18mb

Just remember to hit the save button after loading it up in your favorite PDF reader (Recommend Foxit Reader!)