Php and Mysql for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual Quickpro Guide

As the author of the book, I regret having to do this (submit a review) but it seems to be the most immediate and effective way to correct a misunderstanding. The first edition of the book is based upon PHP 4 and came out in 2003. The second edition came out in 2005 and covers PHP 5. So, the book HAS been updated, despite what other reviews incorrectly state. Just click on "All Editions" under "Product Details" to find the... Read Full Review

I took this book out of the bookshop in the same bag as what looked like its obvious competitor on the shelf, 'PHP and MySQL for Dummies'. It is Larry Ullman's book that I am going through seriously, dipping into 'Dummies' (which is a good book) for an alternative explanation here and there. Whereas 'Dummies' starts with MySQL, Larry begins with some PHP basics before delving into the database, and this made more intuitive... Read Full Review

This book is, to say the very least, the finest computer book I have read in a very, very long time. I have spent the last three months trying to learn how to use PHP and MySQL to build a website with a simple content management system, however, due to the grossly unethical practice that publishing companies have of releasing books that are filled with editing and other errors, along with authors who are completely unable... Read Full Review

I'm a newbie to both PHP and MySQL on Mac OS X. I'm learning from this book and from the PHP/MySQL for Dummies. This is the better book. It has lots of good information, clear writing, and easy to follow tutorials. The graphic display of PHP code is very easy to follow: as the author modifies scripts to teach new concepts, the new code is presented in red in the code listings. In just a few days I've gone from knowing nothing... Read Full Review