A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 [Paperback]

No matter what language you are familiar with, this book will benefit you. Beginning with a rapid introduction to PHP's syntax and basic functionality, you will swiftly understand PHP. The book then steers you toward advanced issues, like PHP's role in database manipulation, sessions, and user interactivity.

Author W. J. Gilmore also examines how PHP can work with XML, JavaScript, and the Component Object Model (COM). He loads the book with practical examples and several projects that can be immediately incorporated on any website. The invaluable A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 shows you how to make the most of PHP's powerful capabilities, regardless of your current scope of PHP knowledge.

- Learn the fundamentals of PHP programming- no toy code here- Buid dynamic, database-drive Web sites- Lot of ready-to-use code for incorporation into your own Web site!In the fast-paced environment of Web development, developers are always looking for that special edge that can put them ahead of the competition. In recent years, PHP has stepped up to the forefront as the tool of choice for those wishing to build faster, robust and more scalable Web applications at a fraction of the cost of alternative technologies. W.J. Gilmore's A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 is a comprehensive guide to this latest versions of this popular open-source scripting language and the many roles it can play in web application development.A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 addresses experienced programmers and Web developers--no matter what language they are familiar with. The book begins with a rapid introduction to PHP's syntax and basic functionality, allowing readers to easily gain a general understanding of the language. The book then moves onto advanced issues like PHP's role in database manipulation, sessions and user-interactivity. The book also examines how PHP can work with XML, Javascript alÓ+