The Joy of PHP

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!