PHP MySql Datbase driven sites

Discussion in 'PHP' started by Riots, Jul 16, 2008.

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    Does anyone know of any good books that are worth buying on php mysql.. I know html / css pretty well. Now I want to step it up and learn something new. I understand the basic of php. So if anyone knows any books on php mysql database driven sites or .asp books let me know. thanks
     
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    i think PHP 5 power programming is good one

    if you wish you can learn it from online tutorials from w3schools.com and php.net
     
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    And don't forget to download the php manual containing user comment. It's realy help me.
     
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    Apress has some great books; I own a small library of PHP/MySQL titles. I find quick reference, PHP documentation, and sample code works best for me. For example, I use the WordPress, Zend framework, and other PHP scripts as reference. You will immediately see good code versus bad code in style, design, conventions, etc. Good luck.
     
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    To be honest I think it's probably best that you visit a decent bookstore and browse their titles yourself. I've always found that when you have some knowledge already, it's important to actually skim through a book to see exactly what level it's pitched at. I've seen some PHP books that claim to be 'Advanced' and found the first five chapters dealt with basics and were completely useless to anyone that's done any programming at all.

    Personally I also like to check out the style of the author, how the code is explained and presented, etc. That's a pretty personal thing and what I like may not suit you.

    Jon
     
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