This manual covers the PHP programming language, a widely adopted leader in web development known for its ease of use, powerful extensions, and robust database connectivity. PHP's popularity stems from its ability to facilitate the creation of dynamic web applications efficiently. Its object-oriented capabilities, extensive libraries, and supportive community make it a preferred choice for web designers and developers globally.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a comprehensive reference for the core PHP language and its most popular extensions. It aims to provide in-depth information beyond readily available online documentation, focusing on functions frequently used by developers. This guide is designed to assist both novice and experienced programmers by offering detailed topic groupings, practical tips, and illustrative examples to enhance understanding and accelerate information retrieval for common development tasks.
Now installed on more than 20 million Internet domains around the world, PHP is an undisputed leader in web programming languages. Database connectivity, powerful extensions, and rich object-orientation are all reasons for its popularity, but nearly everyone would agree that, above all, PHP is one of the easiest languages to learn and use for developing dynamic web applications. The ease of development and simplicity of PHP, combined with a large community and expansive repository of open source PHP libraries, make it a favorite of web designers and developers worldwide.
PHP in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. This book doesn't try to compete with or replace the widely available online documentation. Instead, it is designed to provide depth and breadth that can't be found elsewhere. PHP in a Nutshell provides the maximum information density on PHP, without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this book complement the online guide and make this an essential reference for every PHP programmer. This book focuses on the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Topics include:
- Object-oriented PHP
- Networking
- String manipulation
- Working with files
- Database interaction
- XML
- Multimedia creation
- Mathematics
Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in PHP development, PHP in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library.
Author: Hudson, Paul
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: PHP in a Nutshell
Pages: 00372 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-10-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596100674
Category: Computers : Programming Languages - General
Now installed on more than 20 million Internet domains around the world, PHP is an undisputed leader in web programming languages. Database connectivity, powerful extensions, and rich object-orientation are all reasons for its popularity, but nearly everyone would agree that, above all, PHP is one of the easiest languages to learn and use for developing dynamic web applications. The ease of development and simplicity of PHP, combined with a large community and expansive repository of open source PHP libraries, make it a favorite of web designers and developers worldwide.
PHP in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. This book doesn't try to compete with or replace the widely available online documentation. Instead, it is designed to provide depth and breadth that can't be found elsewhere. PHP in a Nutshell provides the maximum information density on PHP, without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this book complement the online guide and make this an essential reference for every PHP programmer. This book focuses on the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Topics include:
- Object-oriented PHP
- Networking
- String manipulation
- Working with files
- Database interaction
- XML
- Multimedia creation
- Mathematics
Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in PHP development, PHP in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library.
Author: Hudson, Paul
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: PHP in a Nutshell
Pages: 00372 (Unencrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2009-10-06
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596100674
Category: Computers : Programming Languages - General
