PHP MySQL: The Missing Manual

DIVpIf you can build websites with CSS and JavaScript, this book takes you to the next level—creating dynamic, database-driven websites with PHP and MySQL. Learn how to build a database, manage your content, and interact with users through queries and web forms. With step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and jargon-free explanations, you’ll soon discover the power of server-side programming./pp The important stuff you need to know:/pullibGet a running start./b Write PHP scripts and create a web form right away. /lilibLearn the language./b Get up to speed on PHP and SQL syntax quickly. /lilibBuild a database./b Use MySQL to store user information and other data. /lilibMake it dynamic./b Create pages that change with each new viewing. /lilibBe ready for mistakes./b Plan error messages to help direct users. /lilibManage your content./b Use the file system to access user data, including images and other binary files. /lilibControl operations./b Create an administrative interface to oversee your site. /li/ul/div