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Dive into web development with this comprehensive guide to PHP 8! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll find everything you need to build dynamic, secure websites. Walk through installing PHP, object-oriented programming, and working with databases like MySQL. Gain hands-on experience with detailed code and application examples to. Master advanced topics like debugging, automated testing, security, and more!

  • Your complete guide to server-side web development with PHP
  • Learn the basics of PHP programming, from syntax and strings to functions and regular expressions, before diving into web techniques
  • Use PHP with popular databases: MySQL, PDO, SQLite, Oracle, MongoDB, and more


PHP Basics
Walk through the first steps of using PHP, from installation to database system selection (SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and more). Get a complete introduction to the language, including all the new features of PHP 8.

Web Development
Learn how to use PHP in conjunction with important web technologies, including forms, sessions, cookies, and emails. Perform common tasks you’ll encounter as a PHP programmer using detailed code and application examples.

Secure Database Communication
Interact with JavaScript and access web services via HTTP. Avoid security risks through user authentication and learn techniques to help secure your website, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injections.

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Master server-side web development with PHP!

PHP is one of the most popular web languages. It’s no wonder—PHP is a feature-rich scripting language that, when combined with a powerful database such as MySQL, allows you to develop sophisticated websites. If you’re a web developer or website operator, understanding PHP is essential. This book will help you get up to speed!

Begin with a clear, practice-oriented introduction to web development with PHP. Install and walk through the building blocks of the PHP language and then dive into the new language features of PHP 8. Get detailed code examples to see how end-to-end applications are developed and structured.

Even if you’re an experienced PHP developer, you’ll find plenty of valuable information on the advanced features of PHP 8, such as administration, security, debugging, and automated testing. The book mixes theory and practice, offering numerous code and application examples to help you understand professional working methods and useful tools for PHP development.

The authors, Christian Wenz and Tobias Hauser, are seasoned PHP programmers and database experts. They’ll show you how to effectively work with MySQL and other database systems to build dynamic websites.

  • Installing PHP and MySQL
  • Getting started with PHP
  • All new language features of PHP 8
  • Strings, arrays, regular expressions, and mathematical and date functions
  • Object-oriented programming, namespaces, and design patterns
  • Forms, cookies, sessions, and email
  • Databases: MySQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
  • NoSQL frameworks: Zend Framework and Symfony
PHP and MySQL: The Comprehensive Guide

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This book is designed for both beginner and experienced web developers looking to master PHP. It is suitable for anyone working with or learning server-side development, whether you’re new to PHP or you’re looking for more detail on advanced topics.

This book contains:

  • Over 1,000 pages of expert knowledge on PHP 8 and MySQL
  • A complete review of basic and advanced topics
  • Clear, numbered, and extensively tested code examples
  • A comprehensive index
  • Diagrams, charts, tables, and note boxes
  • All code examples available for download

PHP and MySQL: The Comprehensive Guide

Meet the authors:

Christian Wenz is a consultant and trainer who specializes in web technologies and web security. He leads digitization projects in corporate environments. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Tobias Hauser is a consultant, trainer, and author. He supports companies with his focus on PHP-based web applications, covering everything from system selection to interface architecture, and writes regularly about web topics.

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About the Author

Christian Wenz is a consultant and trainer who specializes in web technologies and web security. He leads digitization projects in corporate environments. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Tobias Hauser is a consultant, trainer, and author. He supports companies with his focus on PHP-based web applications, covering everything from system selection to interface architecture, and writes regularly about web topics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rheinwerk Computing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Comprehensive
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1005 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1493226673
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1493226672
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 2.25 x 10 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,160,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Christian Wenz is a web pioneer, author, and entrepreneur with a focus on web technologies. Since 1999, he has written on various topics including web development and web application security. His books have been translated into 10 languages. He is a fixture at developer conferences worldwide. In his day job, he supports companies and enterprises in everything web. Follow him on Twitter: @chwenz.