- By W. Jason Gilmore
- ISBN13: 978-1-89311-585-9
- ISBN10: 1-893115-85-2
- 453 pp.
- Published Jan 2001
- Price: $34.95
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A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0
No matter what language you are familiar with, this book will benefit you. Beginning with a rapid introduction to PHP's syntax and basic functionality, you will swiftly understand PHP. The book then steers you toward advanced issues, like PHP's role in database manipulation, sessions, and user interactivity.
Author W.J. Gilmore also examines how PHP can work with XML, JavaScript, and the Component Object Model (COM). He loads the book with practical examples and several projects that can be immediately incorporated on any website. The invaluable A Programmer's Introduction to PHP 4.0 shows you how to make the most of PHP's powerful capabilities, regardless of your current scope of PHP knowledge.
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W. Jason Gilmore
W. Jason Gilmore has been obsessing over all things open source related for almost ten years, with a primary focus on web development technologies. He has been extensively published in publications such as Developer.com, TechTarget, and Linux Magazine, with his work adopted for use within United Nations and Ford Foundation educational programs. Jason is the author of four books, most recently the best-selling Beginning PHP and MySQL 5, Second Edition, published by Apress.
Jason spends his days running Apress' open source program and his evenings writing, coding, and consulting. He's a board member of Code Mash, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the development community. When not in front of the computer, Jason can typically be found dreaming up home remodeling projects, and making homemade pasta.