PHP & MySQL: The Missing Manual

Synopsis

If you know how to build websites with CSS and JavaScript, this book takes you to the next level - creating dynamic, database-driven websites with PHP and MySQL. Learn how to interact with your website visitors via forms, cookies, database queries, and content management. Through step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and lively, jargon-free explanations, you'll quickly discover the power of server-side programming. * Build your first PHP script and web form in the first chapter * Get up to speed on PHP and SQL syntax quickly and easily * Work with timesaving tools such as phpMyAdmin and PEAR * Learn how to build a good database, and avoid common pitfalls * Write smarter code with functions * Keep your visitors' data secure * Acquire the tools to fix things that go wrong