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PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies

by Richard Blum

April 2018

Beginner to intermediate

792 pages

17h 34m

English

For Dummies

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About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Creating a Simple Web PageCreating a Dynamic Web PageStoring Content
Recognizing What’s RequiredConsidering Your Server OptionsTweaking the Servers
Knowing Which Tools to AvoidWorking with the Right Tools
Diving into Document StructureLooking at the Basic HTML5 ElementsMarking Your TextWorking with CharactersMaking a List (And Checking It Twice)Building Tables
Understanding StylesStyling TextWorking with the Box ModelStyling TablesPositioning Elements
Understanding HTML5 FormsUsing Input FieldsAdding a Text AreaUsing Drop-Down ListsEnhancing HTML5 FormsUsing HTML5 Data Validation

Rounding Your CornersUsing Border ImagesLooking at the CSS3 ColorsPlaying with Color GradientsAdding ShadowsCreating FontsHandling Media Queries
Working with ImagesPlaying AudioWatching VideosGetting Help from Streamers
Knowing Why You Should Use JavaScriptSeeing Where to Put Your JavaScript CodeThe Basics of JavaScriptControlling Program FlowWorking with Functions
Understanding the Document Object ModelFinding Your ElementsWorking with Document Object Model Form Data
Loading the jQuery LibraryUsing jQuery FunctionsFinding ElementsReplacing DataChanging StylesChanging the Document Object ModelPlaying with Animation
Understanding EventsFocusing on JavaScript and EventsLooking at jQuery and Events
Identifying ErrorsWorking with Browser Developer ToolsWorking Around Errors
Seeing the Benefits of PHPUnderstanding How to Use PHPWorking with PHP VariablesUsing PHP OperatorsIncluding Files
Using Logic ControlLoopingBuilding Your Own FunctionsWorking with Event-Driven PHP
How PHP Uses LibrariesText FunctionsMath FunctionsDate and Time FunctionsImage-Handling Functions
Exploring PHP VulnerabilitiesPHP Vulnerability Solutions
Understanding the Basics of Object-Oriented ProgrammingUsing Magic Class MethodsLoading ClassesExtending Classes
Storing Persistent DataPHP and CookiesPHP and SessionsShopping Carts
Seeing the Purpose of a DatabasePresenting MySQLAdvanced MySQL Features
MySQL Administration ToolsManaging User Accounts
Managing Your DataCreating DatabasesBuilding Tables
Working with DataSearching for DataPlaying It Safe with Data
Database Support in PHPUsing the mysqli LibraryPutting It All Together
Determining Application RequirementsCreating the Application DatabaseDesigning the Application ObjectsDesigning the Application LayoutCoding the Website Layout
Working with EventsBidder Object EventsItem Object EventsLogging Out of a Web ApplicationTesting Web Applications
Getting to Know AJAXCommunicating Using JavaScriptUsing the jQuery AJAX LibraryTransferring Data in AJAXModifying the AuctionHelper Application
Getting Acquainted with WordPressInstalling WordPressExamining the DashboardUsing WordPressExploring the World of PluginsCreating Your Own Widget
Getting Acquainted with MVCComparing MVC to Other Web ModelsSeeing How MVC Fits into N-Tier TheoryImplementing MVC
Getting to Know PHP FrameworksKnowing Why You Should Use a FrameworkFocusing on Popular PHP FrameworksLooking At Micro Frameworks
Building the TemplateCreating an Application ScaffoldModifying the Application Scaffold

Overview

Explore the engine that drives the internet

It takes a powerful suite of technologies to drive the most-visited websites in the world. PHP, mySQL, JavaScript, and other web-building languages serve as the foundation for application development and programming projects at all levels of the web.

Dig into this all-in-one book to get a grasp on these in-demand skills, and figure out how to apply them to become a professional web builder. You’ll get valuable information from seven handy books covering the pieces of web programming, HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, creating object-oriented programs, and using PHP frameworks.

Helps you grasp the technologies that power web applications
Covers PHP version 7.2
Includes coverage of the latest updates in web development
Perfect for developers to use to solve problems

This book is ideal for the inexperienced programmer interested in adding these skills to their toolbox. New coders who've made it through an online course or boot camp will also find great value in how this book builds on what you already know.