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Learning PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition

Name: Learning PHP & MySQL, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780596514013

by Michele E. Davis, Jon A. Phillips

August 2007

Beginner

428 pages

8h 59m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
Preface
AudienceAssumptions This Book MakesOrganization of This BookSupporting BooksConventions Used in This BookUsing Code ExamplesHow to Contact UsSafari® Books OnlineAcknowledgments
1. Dynamic Content and the Web
HTTP and the InternetPHP and MySQL’s Place in Web DevelopmentAdvantages of Using PHP with MySQLThe Value of Open SourceThe Components of a PHP ApplicationPHPApacheSQL and Relational DatabasesMySQLCompatibilityIntegrating Many Sources of InformationRequesting Data from a Web Page Questions
2. Installation
Developing LocallyBundled or Full InstallationsInstalling ApacheInstalling PHPEnabling PHP on Mac OS XInstalling MySQL 5.0Installing the MySQL ConnectorMac OS X MySQL installationXAMPPWorking Remotely Questions
3. Exploring PHP
PHP and HTML TextText OutputSeparating PHP from HTMLCoding Building BlocksVariablesReading a variable’s valueVariable typesVariable scopeGlobal variablesStatic variablesSuper global variablesStringsSpecial characters in stringsComparing stringsConcatenationCombining stringsConstantsPredefined constantsDoing MathCombined assignmentAutoincrement and autodecrementPreincrement and -decrement Questions
4. PHP Decision-Making
ExpressionsOperator ConceptsNumber of OperandsTypes of OperandsOrder of precedenceAssociativityRelational OperatorsEqualityComparison operatorsLogical operatorsConditionalsThe if StatementThe else statementThe elseif statementThe ? OperatorThe switch StatementBreaking outDefaultingLoopingwhile Loopsdo ... while Loopsfor LoopsBreaking Out of a Loopcontinue Statements Questions
5. Functions
Calling FunctionsDefining FunctionsParametersParameter ReferencesIncluding and Requiring PHP FilesThe include StatementThe include_once statementrequire and require_once functionsTesting a FunctionObject-Oriented ProgrammingCreating a ClassCreating an InstanceMethods and ConstructorsVariable Scope Within ClassesInheritanceThe extends operatorThe parent operatorStatic Methods and VariablesVariable References Questions
6. Arrays
Array FundamentalsAssociative Versus Numeric Indexed ArraysCreating an ArrayAssignment via array identifiersAssignment using arrayLooping through and referencing array valuesAdding values to an arrayCounting how many elements are in an arraySorting arraysMultidimensional ArraysExtracting Variables from an ArrayUsing compact to build an array from variablesArray Functions in PHP Questions
7. Working with MySQL
MySQL DatabaseAccessing the Database from the Command LinePromptsCommandsManaging the DatabaseCreating UsersCreating a MySQL DatabaseUsing phpMyAdminDatabase ConceptsStructured Query LanguageCreating TablesAdding Data to a TableTable Definition ManipulationRenaming a tableChanging a column’s data typeAdding a columnRenaming a columnRemoving a columnDeleting an entire tableQuerying the DatabaseLimit results with WHERESpecifying the orderJoining tables togetherNatural joinsJoin onAliasesModifying Database DataDeleting Database DataSearch FunctionsLogical Operators Questions
8. Database Best Practices
Database DesignRelational DatabasesRelationship TypesOne-to-one relationshipsOne-to-many relationshipsMany-to-many relationshipsNormalizationForms of NormalizationFirst Normal FormSecond Normal FormThird Normal FormColumn Data TypesBacking Up and Restoring DataCopying Database FilesThe mysqldump CommandBacking upRestoring a MySQL backupWorking with other formatsThe mysqlimport commandBackup best practicesAdvanced SQLIndexesWhen indexes are usedWhere to specify the indexMulticolumn indexesThe EXPLAIN keywordSelecting with the LEFT JOIN ON ClauseSelecting with GROUP BYUsing Database FunctionsString functionsConcatenationConcatenation with a predefined separatorCalculate a string lengthChanging strings to upper- or lowercaseTrimming and padding stringsString location and positionCutting up stringsSearch and replaceDate and time functionsDays, weeks, months, and yearsHours, minutes, and secondsDates and times arithmeticThe NOW functionFormatting for displayUnix timestamp conversionTransactions Questions

9. Getting PHP to Talk to MySQL
The ProcessResourcesQuerying the Database with PHP FunctionsIncluding Database Login DetailsConnecting to the DatabaseTroubleshooting connection errorsSelecting the DatabaseBuilding the SQL SELECT QueryExecuting the QueryFetching and DisplayingFetch typesClosing the ConnectionPutting It All TogetherUsing PEARInstallingUnixWindowsHosted ISPAdding Additional PackagesRewriting the Books Example with PEARCreating a connect instanceConnect stringQueryingFetchingClosingPEAR error reporting Questions
10. Working with Forms
Building a FormAccessing Submitted Form ValuesDefault ValuesTypes of InputText boxesText areasCheckboxesRadio buttonsHiddenSelectsWorking with Multiple ValuesValidating DataValidating checkboxes, radio buttons, and selectsValidating text boxes and text areasBuilding a Feet-to-Meters Converter in PHPBuilding a Time Zone Conversion Utility in PHPQuerying the Database with Form DataTemplatesTemplate EngineInstallationApplication level directoriesCreating sample scriptsCreate a sample template Questions
11. Practical PHP
String FunctionsFormatting Strings for DisplayUsing printfPaddingSpecifying precisionUsing sprintfLengthChanging CaseChecking for a StringUsing String Position and Substring to Extract a Portion of a StringDate and Time FunctionsDisplay FormatsArithmeticValidating DatesUsing mktime to Create a TimestampFile ManipulationFunctions and PrecautionsPermissionsCreating filesDeleting filesMoving filesURL WrappersUploading FilesAccessing the fileValidationCalling System Calls Questions
12. XHTML
Why XHTML?XHTML and XML NamespacesXHTML VersionsDocument TypesValidation ToolsCommon Validation GotchasCompatibility with older browsersGenerating XHTML with PHP Questions
13. Modifying MySQL Objects and PHP Data
Changing Database Objects from PHPCreating a TableDropping a TableErrors HappenManipulating Table DataAdding DataDisplaying Results with Embedded LinksPresenting a Form to Add and Process in One FileSQL InjectionCross-Site Scripting AttacksUpdating DataDeleting DataGenerating Unique IdentifiersPerforming a Subquery Questions
14. Cookies, Sessions, and Access Control
CookiesSetting a CookieAccessing a CookieDestroying a CookiePHP and HTTP AuthenticationStoring a Username and Password in a DatabaseSessionsUsing SessionsExpanding Our Login ExampleEnding a SessionGarbage collectionSetting a session’s timeoutUsing the Database to Store SessionsUsing Auth_HTTP to Authenticate Questions
15. Security
Limit Access to Administrative PagesIncluding FilesStoring Passwords in the DatabaseThe Problem with Automatic Global VariablesSession SecuritySession Hijacking and Session FixationTrusting User DataShared Hosting ConcernsPreventing Access to the DatabaseBlocking Access to the Database for External HostsCreate Separate Database UsersCross-Site Scripting Questions
16. Validation and Error Handling
Validating User Input with JavaScriptPattern Matching QuantifiersAnchorsCharacter classesExecuting pattern matches in PHPpreg_matchRedisplaying a Form After PHP Validation FailsError Logging Questions
17. Sample Application
Configuration FilePage FrameworkDatabaseSample DataDisplaying a Postings SummaryDisplaying a Posting and Its CommentsAdding and Changing PostsAdding and Changing Comments Questions
18. Finishing Your Journey
PHP Coding StandardsCommentsFormattingIndentingPHP tagsTemplatingExpressionsFunction callsFunction definitionsObjectsNamingControl StructuresIncluding or requiring PHP filesPEARStructured LibrariesCode distributionPHP Extension Community Library (PECL)PDO database abstractionFrameworksPHP Zend FrameworkCakePHPAjaxWikisFinding Help on the WebPHP User Groups Questions
A. Solutions to Chapter Questions
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18
About the Authors
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Overview

PHP and MySQL are quickly becoming the de facto standard for rapid development of dynamic, database-driven web sites. This book is perfect for newcomers to programming as well as hobbyists who are intimidated by harder-to-follow books. With concepts explained in plain English, the new edition starts with the basics of the PHP language, and explains how to work with MySQL, the popular open source database. You then learn how to put the two together to generate dynamic content.

If you come from a web design or graphics design background and know your way around HTML, Learning PHP & MySQL is the book you've been looking for. The content includes:

PHP basics such as strings and arrays, and pattern matching
A detailed discussion of the variances in different PHP versions
MySQL data fundamentals like tables and statements
Information on SQL data access for language
A new chapter on XHTML
Error handling, security, HTTP authentication, and more

Learning PHP & MySQL explains everything from fundamental concepts to the nuts and bolts of performing specific tasks. As part of O'Reilly's bestselling Learning series, the book is an easy-to-use resource designed specifically for beginners. It's a launching pad for future learning, providing you with a solid foundation for more advanced development.

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