{"product_id":"9781430224747","title":"PHP for Absolute Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet started in web development using PHP. Even if you've never programmed before, author \u003cstrong\u003eJason Lengstorf\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCreate web content with version 5.3 of PHP \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLearn good coding practices from the very beginning \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLearn how systems like WordPress work \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Lengstorf\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePHP for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eInstall Apache, MySQL, and PHP \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eNavigate the PHP language \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLearn the basics of writing clean code \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTalk to a database \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMake a PHP site more secure \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCreate a complete blogging site \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Who this book is for\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePHP for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e is written for the complete novice; no previous coding knowledge is assumed, and all concepts are explained to ensure maximum understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHowever, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSetting Up the PHP Development Environment \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding PHP: Language Basics \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePassing Information with PHP \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorking with Databases \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBuilding the Entry Manager \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdding Support for Multiple Pages \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUpdating and Deleting Entries \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdding the Ability to Upload Images \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSyndicating the Blog \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdding a Commenting System to Your Blog \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdding Password Protection to Administrative Links \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFinishing Touches \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127563960560,"sku":"9781430224747","price":24.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430224747_p0.jpg?v=1763753238","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430224747","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}