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.
This is an
excellent book written by Mario Lurig. A collection of over 250 PHP functions
with clear explanations in language anyone can understand, followed with as many
examples as it takes to understand what the function does and how it works. This
book includes numerous additional tips, the basics of PHP, MySQL query examples,
regular expressions syntax, and two indexes to help you find information
faster.
This book covers the following topics: PHP 5 Basic Language, PHP 5 OO
Language, PHP 5 Advanced OOP and Design Patterns, Write a Web Application with
PHP, Databases with PHP 5, Error Handling, XML with PHP 5, Mainstream
Extensions, Using PEAR, Important PEAR Packages, Building PEAR Components,
Introduction to Writing PHP Extensions, PHP Shell Scripting.
Author(s): Andi Gutmans, Stig Saether Bakken and Derick
Rethans