Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript

This guide offers a practical approach to dynamic web programming, focusing on PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript. Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript is ideal for beginners.

In the latest edition of Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript, readers are guided through the essentials of dynamic web programming using current technologies. This comprehensive resource covers PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, Node.js, and the React library. Designed for those with only basic HTML knowledge, it empowers users to create interactive, data-driven websites by leveraging open-source technologies and web standards.

Throughout Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript, web designers will not only learn to integrate these technologies but also adopt best practices in web programming. The book emphasizes the importance of mobile optimization, ensuring that the websites built are functional across various devices. A key project within the book involves constructing a fully operational social networking site, providing hands-on experience that reinforces the concepts taught.

Readers will delve into MySQL, exploring everything from database structure to executing complex queries. The guide covers the MySQL PDO extension and PHP's improved interface, enabling the creation of dynamic web pages tailored to user needs. Additional topics include managing cookies and sessions for enhanced security, utilizing Ajax for seamless browser-server communication, and implementing HTML5 features like geolocation and multimedia. By the end of this journey, readers will have the skills to transform their websites into mobile web applications.