Php And Mysql: Create-modify-reuse

Written by an experienced PHP expert who is in sync with the most common uses of PHP and MySQL, this tutorial presents basic code for twelve functional projects that exemplify the basic concepts and syntax of PHP and MySQL that are used to develop web-based applications.

As you walk through the detailed steps of each project, you'll learn the many aspects of design as well as how to properly secure your applications for real-world implementation. While some projects build upon previous projects, others stand alone. Whether you are looking for guidance in how to program different applications, seeking inspiration to write projects of your own, or planning to modify and reapply the featured projects, you can look forward to expanding your skill set with these projects.

What you will learn from this book

How to create a basic user registration system

How to expand on a user registration system to create a community forum with user privileges and threaded posts

How to create a mailing list with control address and digest mailings

How to build a custom search engine for your own site

How to write a personal calendar utility to keep yourself organized

How to create an AJAX-influenced file upload and directory viewer

How to create a file-based image gallery

How to write a categorized shopping cart

How to log site traffic and collect information about site visitors

How to build a news or blog system with comments and RSS feed

How to write and run management scripts

How to deal with security issues

Who this book is for
This book is for anyone who is familiar with the fundamentals ofprogramming in PHP and MySQL and is interested in programming a variety of applications.

Create - Modify - Reuse guides are packed with unique, ready-to-use projects that are perfect for the busy programmer. The projects are created with minimal set-up and can be modified, enhanced, and reused in real-world situations.

Learn everything about the dynamic power of PHP and MySQL in real-world applications with the practical information and step-by-step instructions in "PHP and MySQL: Create - Modify - Reuse," The authors, experts in tune with common web development tasks, will guide you through several projects that are complete, tested, and ready to be implemented, so that you can understand by doing. Understand all aspects of design, such as portability, design flow, and integration, and become proficient at solving problems that developers face in everyday circumstances.