What you will learn from this book
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot a testing environment with PHP/MySQL and Apache or IIS
- Learn the fundamentals of PHP and good database design
- Use Dreamweaver 8 server behaviors to create robust dynamic applications that validate user input for greater security and reliability
- Incorporate live XML feeds into your web pages with PHP and Dreamweaver 8’s new XSL Transformation server behavior
- Download and apply a suite of custom-built PHP functions designed exclusively for this book
Who this book is for
This book is useful for people that have at least basic knowledge of HTML and preferably CSS. Knowledge of PHP, SQL and databases is not required as the author will show you how to use these technologies.
Conclusion
This book begins with an explanation on how dynamic sites work. Then it shows you how to set up your work environment of your web server (APACHE or IIS) and database (MYSQL). After that it starts with some useful "real-world" projects in combination with PHP and the latest features of Dreamweaver 8. The book is Windows and Mac friendly as it explains the differences associated with each OS. All in all the book is very complete and the layout is basic but well presented. The book allows you to easily zoom in on certain topics as you wish instead of reading the whole book. If you are a beginner however, it is useful to read the complete book as it gives a lot of valuable information that help you understand the process of creating applications and websites. The author explains how things work before getting into the code, which in this case, is a good thing.
All in all this book offers a treasure of valuable information and is a must have if you are new to, or want to learn more about, Dreamweaver 8 and PHP.
Competition
The friendly people of Friends of ED are giving away 5 books. All you need to do, to enter the competition is; download the extract (press read more and then download sample PDF on your right), which is all about PHP for Dreamweaver 8 and answer the following question:
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In which cases is it useful to store images in your database? Please use the exact description from the sample chapter.
Send your answer to this e-mail address, before Thursday the 2nd of February 2006. Don't forget to include your post address and phone number (required for international shipping) in the e-mail.
Good Luck!
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