Apress - PHP for Absolute Beginners (2009)

Product Description



Get started in web development using PHP. Even if you've never programmed before, author Jason Lengstorf introduces you to PHP by building a PHP-based blogging site while covering all the good coding practices and skills that you'll need when you start your own projects.

Create web content with version 5.3 of PHP

Learn good coding practices from the very beginning

Learn how systems like WordPress work



Jason Lengstorf takes a practical approach to teaching you how to build a content management system. You'll dive into writing web applications and be guided by the author's supportive explanations, rather than learning elements of the PHP language and viewing examples after.



PHP for Absolute Beginners starts slowly and covers everything you need to know about beginning web development using PHP. Even the most inexperienced web developer will find this book accessible.

What you'll learn

Install Apache, MySQL, and PHP

Navigate the PHP language

Learn the basics of writing clean code

Talk to a database

Make a PHP site more secure

Create a complete blogging site



Who is this book for?



PHP for Absolute Beginners is written for the complete novice; no previous coding knowledge is assumed, and all concepts are explained to ensure maximum understanding.



However, later chapters in the book may appeal to intermediate programmers looking to improve their abilities in the area of developing content management systems or those interested in making the move from procedural code to the more modular object-oriented approach.





About the Author



Jason Lengstorf is a software designer and developer based in Missoula, MT. As the owner of Ennui Design, he specializes in creating custom web applications, ranging from simple informational web sites to full-fledged content management systems. When not glued to his keyboard, he's likely standing in line for coffee, shopping for cowboy shirts, or pretending to know something about wine.

Product Details

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Apress (September 25, 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1430224738

ISBN-13: 978-1430224730