PHP in a Nutshell
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Book Overview
PHP in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. This book doesn't try to compete with or replace the widely available online documentation. Instead, it is designed to provide depth and breadth that can't be found elsewhere. PHP in a Nutshell provides the maximum information density on PHP, without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this book complement the online guide and make this an essential reference for every PHP programmer. This book focuses on the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Topics include: Object-oriented PHP Networking String manipulation Working with files Database interaction XML Multimedia creation Mathematics
Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in PHP development, PHP in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library.
Customer Reviews
Rated 5 starsWell done and to the point.
Doesn't waste my time with how to run an editor and doesn't assume I know too much, either. The examples are concise. This book works well as a handbook and as a text. Highly recommended!
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Rated 5 starsGreat Reference
This is a great reference for beginning and advanced PHP programmers alike. I have used this book to furhter my knowledge with PHP and still use it when I need to refer to a paticular feature or tag in PHP.
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Rated 5 starsA Great PHP Reference
'PHP in a Nutshell' is a fantastic book for learning the ins and outs of PHP so you will be able to start programming quicker, smarter, and better than ever! Some of the 'Nutshell' books are simply too short to do proper justice for many topics, but that is not the case here. Densely packed into 350 pages, all the yummy stuff is covered here: object oriented programming databases file i/o XML regular expressions plus all...
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Rated 5 starsSimply Awesome
I am Fan of Hudson's writing since the day I saw online version of this book in his website, much before than this book published. He writes smoothly and maintains consistency which doesn't disappoint readers. This book targets quite experienced developers as well as just fresher. This book describes almost every chapter in depth. Some really Basic chapters like variables, operators," Object Oriented PHP" and "The PHP Language"...
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Rated 5 starsA must-have and a keeper...
This book is written in a clear straightforward voice. The well-placed examples illustrate the function or concept at hand. More often than not, the code examples have been directly useful to the problem I'm trying to solve. More than just a reference, this book provides many useful tips and resources for getting the most out of PHP. This outline gives an idea of the book's scope and coverage: 1. Introduction to PHP...1...
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