This book covers PHP basics
like language constructs, functions, strings, and arrays, progressing to
practical implementations such as databases, graphics, PDFs, and XML handling.
It also covers file operations, form processing, state management, and advanced
concepts like OOP, design patterns, and security measures, these topics
collectively empower developers to create dynamic web applications, manage data
effectively, and implement advanced programming paradigms for secure and
scalable systems.
PHP is a scripting language designed to
fill the gap between SSI and Perl, intended for the Web environment. Its
principal application is the implementation of Web pages having dynamic content.
Topics covered includes: Beginning with Hello World, Nuts and Bolts,
Commenting and Style,Comparison operators, Arrays, Control structures,
Functions, Files, Images, Mailing, Cookies, Sessions, Databases and Regular
expressions.
This book covers the following topics: PHP 5 Basic Language, PHP 5 OO
Language, PHP 5 Advanced OOP and Design Patterns, Write a Web Application with
PHP, Databases with PHP 5, Error Handling, XML with PHP 5, Mainstream
Extensions, Using PEAR, Important PEAR Packages, Building PEAR Components,
Introduction to Writing PHP Extensions, PHP Shell Scripting.
Author(s): Andi Gutmans, Stig Saether Bakken and Derick
Rethans