Computers & Technology

Programming PHP: Creating Dynamic Web Pages

Programming PHP: Creating Dynamic Web Pages

Why is PHP the most widely used programming language on the web? This updated edition teaches everything you need to know to create effective web applications using the latest features in PHP 7.4. You’ll start with the big picture and then dive into language syntax, programming techniques, and other details, using examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms.

If you have a working knowledge of HTML, authors Kevin Tatroe and Peter MacIntyre provide many style tips and practical programming advice in a clear and concise manner to help you become a top-notch PHP programmer.Understand what’s possible when you use PHP programsUnderstand what’s possible when you use PHP programsLearn language fundamentals, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statementsLearn language fundamentals, including data types, variables, operators, and flow control statementsExplore functions, strings, arrays, and objectsExplore functions, strings, arrays, and objectsApply common web application techniques, such as form processing, data validation, session tracking, and cookiesApply common web application techniques, such as form processing, data validation, session tracking, and cookiesInteract with relational databases like MySQL or NoSQL databases such as MongoDBInteract with relational databases like MySQL or NoSQL databases such as MongoDBGenerate dynamic images, create PDF files, and parse XML filesGenerate dynamic images, create PDF files, and parse XML filesLearn secure scripts, error handling, performance tuning, and other advanced topicsLearn secure scripts, error handling, performance tuning, and other advanced topicsGet a quick reference to PHP core functions and standard extensionsGet a quick reference to PHP core functions and standard extensions

PHP: Learn PHP in One Day and Learn It Well. PHP for Beginners with Hands-on Project. (Learn Coding Fast with Hands-On Project Book 6)

PHP: Learn PHP in One Day and Learn It Well. PHP for Beginners with Hands-on Project. (Learn Coding Fast with Hands-On Project Book 6)

Learn PHP Fast and Learn It Well. Master PHP Programming with a unique Hands-On Project
New Book by Best Selling Author Jamie Chan. Book 6 of the Learn Coding Fast Series. Do you want to learn PHP fast but are overwhelmed by all the information you find online? Or perhaps you have completed numerous PHP tutorials but are still unsure how everything works together. This book is for you. You no longer have to waste your time and money learning PHP from lengthy books, expensive online courses or fragmented PHP tutorials. This book covers all the major topics in PHP and is written in a concise and to the point manner. In addition, you’ll be guided through a project at the end of the book where you get to apply the concepts learned and see how it all ties together.
What this book offers…
PHP for Beginners Complex concepts are broken down into simple steps to ensure that you can easily master PHP even if you have never coded before. Concepts are presented in a “to-the-point” style to cater to the busy individual; no fluff or unnecessary details. Careful selection of topics Topics are carefully selected to give you a broad exposure to PHP. These topics include HTML form handling, security management (prevention of XSS and SQL injection), object-oriented programming, error and exception handling techniques, databases and more. Carefully Chosen PHP Examples Examples are carefully chosen to illustrate all concepts. In addition, the output for all examples is provided immediately so you do not have to wait till you have access to your computer to test the examples.
How is this book different…
The best way to learn programming is by doing. This book includes a complete project at the end of the book where you get to build a mini-blog using PHP and MySQL. Working through the project gives you a chance to see how everything works together, including how to set up your servers, create a database, connect to it, process forms, manage security issues, handle errors and exceptions and more. Completing the project will not only give you an immense sense of achievement, it’ll also help you retain the knowledge you’ve learned and master the language. Are you ready to dip your toes into the exciting world of PHP coding? This book is for you. Click the BUY button and download it now.
Pre-requisites:
Note that this book requires basic knowledge of HTML and SQL.
What you’ll learn:
– What is PHP – What software do you need to run PHP scripts – How to set up your own server – What are constants, variables and operators – What are the common data types in PHP – How to control the flow of your PHP program using If statements, while loops etc – How to use numerous built-in functions in PHP – How to define your own functions – What is a cookie and session and how to use them – How to process HTML forms using the get and post methods – How to prevent attacks on your site – What is OOP and inheritance – How to connect to a database – How to handle errors and exceptions .. and more… Finally, you’ll be guided through a hands-on project that requires the application of all the topics covered. Click the BUY button and download the book now to start learning PHP. Learn it fast and learn it well.

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