Product Description

This work is a "cookbook" style title on PHP4. Organized by application type, it should be useful for intermediate/advanced programmers who want quick and easy access and hands on information. A free CD-ROM contains all the code from the book and 12 ready-to-use applications.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3191094 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-01
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 550 pages

From the Publisher
A unique, hands-on guide to developing a broad range of applications with PHP, which shows programmers how to save time and extend the capabilities of PHP
Provides a slew of ready-to-use PHP applications, covering a broad range of functions: from calendar applications and database administration to shopping
CD contains all the code from the book - more than 12 ready-to-use applications
All applications are organized by type for quick access

From the Back Cover

The Ultimate Collection of Ready-to-Use Code and Expert Techniques

Design and write effective solutions for any Web-based project with help from this thorough resource on PHP the server-side, cross-platform, HTML-embedded scripting language. Learn to develop a variety of useful solutions, from network management and Web development, to database and system administration. Each chapter of Instant PHP 4 features projects and examples crafted to illustrate a broad span of topics and design considerations plus in-depth instruction on all phases of development necessary to complete the projects. Increase your knowledge of PHP with the comprehensive explanations and precooked applications and solutions in this robust technical resource.

-Compare features with ASP, ColdFusion, JSP, Perl, and more
-Create an integrated development environment
-Administer multiple databases with segmented code
-Insert, select, and delete queries within databases
-Design applications with configurability, expandability, and ease of use
-Spec to WAP and design WML, MySQL, or Dynamic HTML applications
-Utilize PHP directory and file system functions
-Develop Web-based system administration applications
-View PHP configurations, operating parameters, and ini files
-Test, review, and debug code

On the Value-Packed CD-ROM:

-Ready-to-use Web development solutions
-All source code used throughout the book

About the Author
Michael J. Walker (Knightsdale, NC) is a development manager at Engage Technologies where he designs and develops custom solutions and provides consultation to many top-tier Web sites. He has over 10 years of development experience and is the co-author of PHP Developer's Dictionary (SAMS) Robert Cox (Raleigh, NC) is the Manager of Technical Support at Engage Technologies, and is a former developer support specialist with Novell, Inc. Robert has designed many Web sites using PHP and Cold Fusion, and is the co-author of PHP Developer's Dictionary (SAMS) Neal Anders (Cary, NC) is a Technical Support Engineer and Web developer with Engage. Prior to Engage, Neal was a developer with First Union, Corp. and NationsBank