A BrainFriendly Guide
by Lynn Beighley
A bouncy, example-driven introduction to building dynamic websites with PHP and MySQL. Chapters pair annotated code, diagrams, and step-by-step walkthroughs so you can copy and adapt working forms, sessions, and database-backed pages. Most useful for turning abstract server-side ideas into runnable projects beginners can complete. Limitation: the playful visuals and repeated explanations slow the pace and feel redundant for people who prefer concise reference manuals or who already know basic programming and want a faster, modern-stack focus.
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If you're ready to create web pages more complex than those you can build with HTML and CSS alone, Head First PHP & MySQL is the ultimate learning guide to building dynamic, databasedriven websites using PHP and MySQL. Packed with realworld examples, this book teaches you all the essentials of serverside Programming,, from the fundamentals of PHP...
Difficulty:easy
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