PHP is a server-side scripting language. It is an open source, cross platform technology (NT, Linux, UNIX), rapidly gaining popularity as a scripting language for people running dynamic websites. On the Linux platform, PHP provides the most reliable and complete equivalent to ASP. Its cross-platform nature makes it an attractive alternative to ASP in mixed development environments. PHP is compatible with all popular Web servers, and can be integrated directly into the Apache server - the most popular Web server on the Internet. One of its major selling points over Perl, JavaScript and other scripting languages is that PHP has a built-in database integration layer and seamless IP connectivity, with LDAP, TCP and IMAP mail interfaces. Using practical examples and a step by step approach, this book explains how to develop web applications using PHP.
Table of Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1: Installation Chapter 2: Writing PHP Programs Chapter 3: Getting Data from the Client Chapter 4: Decision Making Chapter 5: Loops and Arrays Chapter 6: Organizing Your Code Chapter 7: Handling and Avoiding Errors Chapter 8: Working With the Client Chapter 9: Objects Chapter 10: File and Directory Handling Chapter 11: PHP Database Connectivity Chapter 12: Retrieving Data from MySQL Using PHP Chapter 13: Manipulating Data in MySQL Using PHP Chapter 14: XML Chapter 15: E-Mail Handling Chapter 16: Generating Graphics Chapter 17: Case Study A URL Directory Manager Appendix A: ODBC Appendix B: PHP Functions Function Index Index 755