This book
has written with the goal of making the task of learning PHP something fun that
you don't have to worry about. As such, you will find lots of information for
newcomers, even those who have not programmed much before. Topics covered
includes: Introducing PHP, Simple variables and operators, Functions,
Arrays, Objects, HTML Forms, Files, Databases, Cookies and Sessions, Multimedia,
XML & XSLT, Output Buffering, Java and COM, Networks,,Miscellaneous topics,
Security concerns, Performance,, Writing PHP, Writing extensions, Alternative
PHP uses, Practical PHP, Bringing it to a close, Answers to Exercises, The
future of PHP.
This book covers PHP basics
like language constructs, functions, strings, and arrays, progressing to
practical implementations such as databases, graphics, PDFs, and XML handling.
It also covers file operations, form processing, state management, and advanced
concepts like OOP, design patterns, and security measures, these topics
collectively empower developers to create dynamic web applications, manage data
effectively, and implement advanced programming paradigms for secure and
scalable systems.
PHP is a scripting language designed to
fill the gap between SSI and Perl, intended for the Web environment. Its
principal application is the implementation of Web pages having dynamic content.
Topics covered includes: Beginning with Hello World, Nuts and Bolts,
Commenting and Style,Comparison operators, Arrays, Control structures,
Functions, Files, Images, Mailing, Cookies, Sessions, Databases and Regular
expressions.