In just a short time, you can learn how to use PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using three leading web development technologies. No previous programming experience is required. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of full-stack web application development – from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on the front end, to PHP scripting and MySQL databases on the server. Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or MacOS, the book includes complete instructions to install all the software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production. Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common web application development tasks. Practical, hands-on examples show you how to apply what you learn. Quizzes and exercises help you test your knowledge and stretch your skills. Learn how to: Build web pages with HTML5 and CSS Use JavaScript to build dynamic, interactive web pages Get PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript to work together to create modern, standards-compliant web applications Enhance interactivity with AJAX Leverage JavaScript libraries such as jQuery Work with cookies and user sessions Get user input with web-based forms Use basic SQL commands Interact with the MySQL database using PHP Write maintainable code and get started with version control Decide when frameworks such as Bootstrap, Foundation, React, Angular, and Laravel can be useful Create a web-based discussion forum or calendar Add a storefront and shopping cart to your site Contents at a Glance PART I Web Application Basics 1 Understanding How the Web Works 2 Structuring HTML and Using Cascading Style Sheets 3 Understanding the CSS Box Model and Positioning 4 Introducing JavaScript 5 Introducing PHP PART II Getting Started with Dynamic Web Sites 6 Understanding Dynamic Web Sites and HTML5 Applications 7 JavaScript Fundamentals: Variables, Strings, and Arrays 8 JavaScript Fundamentals: Functions, Objects, and Flow Control 9 Understanding JavaScript Event Handling 10 The Basics of Using jQuery PART III Taking Your Web Applications to the Next Level 11 AJAX: Getting Started with Remote Scripting 12 PHP Fundamentals: Variables, Strings, and Arrays 13 PHP Fundamentals: Functions, Objects, and Flow Control 14 Working with Cookies and User Sessions 15 Working with Web-Based Forms PART IV Integrating a Database into Your Applications 16 Understanding the Database Design Process 17 Learning Basic SQL Commands 18 Interacting with MySQL Using PHP PART V Getting Started with Application Development 19 Creating a Simple Discussion Forum 20 Creating an Online Storefront 21 Creating a Simple Calendar 22 Managing Web Applications PART VI Appendixes A Installation QuickStart with XAMPP B Installing and Configuring MySQL C Installing and Configuring Apache D Installing and Configuring PHP

Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL® and Apache All in One Fourth Edition Julie C. Meloni Starter Kit CD-ROM includes a complete starter kit for Windows®, Linux®, and Mac® OS X In just a short time, you can learn how to use PHP, MySQL, and Apache together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using the three leading open-source web development technologies. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in this book builds on the previous ones, enabling you to learn the essentials of PHP scripting, MySQL databases, and the Apache web server from the ground up. Regardless of whether you run Linux, Windows, or Mac OS X, the enclosed CD includes a complete starter kit that lets you install all the software you need to set up a stable environment for learning, testing, and production. Learn how to… Install, configure, and set up the PHP scripting language, the MySQL database system, and the Apache Web server Get these technologies to work together to create a dynamic, database-backed website Interact with MySQL using PHP Work with forms and files Create a web-based discussion forum or mailing list Add a storefront and shopping cart to your site Optimize your MySQL databases Fine-tune the Apache server’s performance Restrict access to your applications Set up a secure web server Julie C. Meloni is the technical director for i2i Interactive, a multimedia company located in Los Altos, California. She has been developing web-based applications since the early days of the web, and is the author of several books and articles on web-based programming languages and database topics, including Sams Teach Yourself MySQL in 24 Hours. CD-ROM Includes A complete PHP, MySQL, and Apache starter kit for Windows®, Linux®, or Mac® OS X. Category: Web Development Covers: PHP 5.2, MySQL 5, Apache 2.2 User Level: Beginning

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Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL, and Apache in 24 Hours combines coverage of three popular open-source Web development tools into one easy-to-understand book -- and it comes with one easy-to-use Starter Kit CD-ROM for Windows or Linux. You will learn to install, configure and set up the PHP scripting language, the MySQL database system and the Apache Web server. By the end of the book, you will understand how these technologies work, and -- more importantly -- how they can work together to create a dynamic Web site. After creating a simple website using these tools, you will be able to manage a simple mailing list and create an online address book, shopping cart and storefront. You will also know how to fine tune Apache and MySQL and cover simple Web server security.