Customer Review:
This is a GREAT book. It is straight forward and very easy to follow. Larry explains the MySQL queries and PHP coding very clearly. His examples walk you through creating your own scripts. He also explains every script very well in the book. His website is a great addition to this book. He has all... more info
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This is a superb book if you want to learn PHP without being overwhelmed by abstruse and unnecessary complexities at the beginning (as is the case with the _PHP 4 Bible_ by Converse and Park). Not only with you learn the basics of PHP quickly, you will understand how PHP works, why it works that... more info
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If you ever read a book from Peachpit Press, then you know what the wonderful Visual QuickPro Guides are like. PHP Advanced Visual QuickPro Guide uses pictures rather than lengthy explanations. You'll be learning the more advanced features of PHP no time!" Larry Ullman's book on PHP is a great place... more info
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Another reviewer mentioned "bugs" in this book, i.e., commands in the book that don't work. as I understand it, one of the difficulties with open-source software is that in can be available in a number of different packages from a number of different distributors that all work in slightly different... more info