Best PHP Books

Learn how to build interactive and data-driven websites using open source technologies and web standards in this comprehensive guide. Explore the latest versions of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, and key jQuery libraries to create dynamic web pages that are optimized for mobile devices. With step-by-step tutorials, you'll acquire valuable web programming practices for enhancing user experience, managing security, and more. By the end of the book, you'll have the skills to build a fully functional social networking site for both desktop and mobile browsers.

This book is a fun and engaging introduction to learning PHP, perfect for beginners who want to design their own website or application. The author uses a step-by-step approach, starting with basic HTML and progressing to more advanced topics such as using PHP with mySQL. You'll follow along with exercises that build a web site for a car dealership, giving you a real-world context for what you're learning. The author's easy and fun style of writing makes learning PHP a breeze. This book is not a comprehensive reference, but it will give you the skills you need to read, write, and modify PHP scripts, making your website come alive. Bonus code is provided for easy download, and a video tutorial is included. Topics covered include installing and configuring PHP, HTML, variables, control structures, working with images, security considerations, and more!