Murach's PHP and MySQL
by Joel Murach
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"I can't count how many PHP books I have purchased over the years trying to learn the language. Murach's was the first book that helped me grasp the concepts and got me onto actually scripting in PHP." That's what one developer said in an online review of the first edition of Murach's PHP and MySQL. Now, this 2nd Edition does an even better job of ...
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Consider Head First Php & Mysql 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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