Foundation PHP for Flash Support

Author: Steve Webster

PHP is a powerful, easy-to-learn language, used in around 7 million domains. Multi-platform and open source, when partnered with Flash it can be used to create beautiful, engaging and reactive web experiences.

When also combined with the open source MySQL database solution, PHP becomes your fast track to feeding your Flash movies with real-time dynamic content: rich functionality, elegant simplicity, the beauty of Flash, with the brains of PHP. 

What does this book cover ?

The Foundation series aims to take you through the basics and beyond, supplying you with the information and the inspiration you need to create innovative, interactive web applications. Using down-to-earth examples, practical tutorials and a designer-friendly approach, this book contains:

• The basics of PHP as a scripting language, including the similarities and differences between PHP and ActionScript
• Dynamic Data and Flash
• The MySQL database option - sending your Flash movies orbital with fast and easy data handling
• Relevant and reusable platform-independant Flash and PHP case studies accompanying each step
• In-depth breakout of three full-size applications to show you the way ahead

This book is supported by its own dedicated website at www.phpforflash.com, which provides free source files, additional articles, and working demonstrations. Also, it includes extra material on the reader support forum which you will learn to build through one of the book's self-build tutorials.

Who is this book for ? 

Written specifically from a designer's point of view this book is for:

• Flash designers who want to add a dynamic edge to their website
• Designers who want a friendly and useful guide to incorporating PHP into a graphics rich website.