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This is first PHP book I bought. It's very basic with simple examples. It comes with a CD-ROM containing PHP, MySQL and the Apache Web Server. This is great because you can set these applications up on your PC and make it act like a web server with PHP and MySQL available to your scripts. You can test everything you create before you put it on the web.
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This is a MASSIVE programming manual that includes 650 code examples, a CD-ROM and everything you'd ever want to know about PHP. Need to find a built-in function to speed up your development? They're all in here. If you're going to get serious about writing PHP scripts you'll need this book. Not cheap but worth every penny. |
MySQL and SQL |
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MySQL, by Paul DuBois This book supports the development of MySQL. It seems to be the most complete reference available. Prior to publication it was reviewed by Monty Widenius who was the main developer of MySQL. His insight contributed to making this book a must-have for those who are serious about MySQL. "MySQL & mSQL", by Randy Jay Yarger,
George Reese & Tim King This is the book I used for learning MySQL. Implementation details of MySQL have changed somewhat since the book was published. There are a few cases where a function call has a new name and the name used in the book is no longer valid. Still, the O'Reilley books are very thorough. Sams' Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes,
by Ben Forta This is an excellent quick reference and it may be all you need to get started with SQL. It gives you a series of lessons you can finish in 10 minutes each. You can read this in one night and be writing queries right away. This a must-have book! I bought this one and you should, too - regardless of which database you'll be using. |
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Teach Yourself PERL 5 in 21 days, by
David Till This is the book I used to learn Perl. It's clear, well-written and chock-full of everything you need to know about Perl 5. There are numerous tables, references and examples. A CD-ROM is included which contains the code used in the book and the files to install Perl on your PC. Once installed, you can write, test and debug on your own computer before you try to run scripts on your server! If you want clear explanations of the Perl operators and other stuff used to make regular expressions this will help you a lot. Tip: When there's a "ham-fest" or "computer fair" in your area, by all means GO! You'll find bargains on lots of excellent books including some which may be out of print or otherwise hard to find. |
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