The Joy of PHP
A Beginner's Guide to Programming, Interactive Web Applications with PHP and mySQL
by Alan Forbes
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Third Edition now with bonus chapters. Have you ever wanted to design your own website or browser application but thought it would be too difficult or just didn't know where to start Have you found the amount of information on the Internet either too daunting or not geared for your skill set or worse just plain boring Are you interested in lear...
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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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