Essential Skills for
First-Time Programmers
Use this book to learn the
basics of working with PHP 4 -- one of today's most popular, cross-platform open-source
scripting languages. You'll start out by creating basic PHP programs and move toward more
advanced topics such as writing conditional statements, using strings, creating functions,
inputting arrays, and more. Follow along with sample programs as they progress in
complexity, so you won't miss a step along the way. In no time, you'll be able to use PHP
as a Web development tool for e-commerce and intranet applications or for handling other
tasks including network management and database administration. Informative and remarkably
easy-to-follow, this instructive guide will help you master this powerful and reliable
scripting language.
This Beginner's Guide is
Designed for Easy Learning:
- Modules--Each programming
concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning
- Goals--Each module opens with
the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module
- Ask the Experts--Q&A
sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary
- 1-Minute Drills--Quick
self-assessment sections to check your progress
- Annotated Syntax--Example
code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated
- Projects--Exercises contained
in each module show how to apply what you are learning
Mastery Checks--End-of-module
reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank,
and simple coding questions
576 pages