PHP Pocket Reference

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Simple, to the point, and compact--in fact, exactly what you've come to expect in an O'Reilly Pocket Reference--the second edition of PHP Pocket Reference is thoroughly updated to include the specifics of PHP 4, the language's latest version. Written by the founder of the PHP Project, Rasmus Lerdorf, PHP Pocket Reference is both a handy introduction to PHP syntax and structure, and a quick reference to the vast array of functions provided by PHP. The quick reference section organizes all the core functions of PHP alphabetically so you can find what you need easily; the slim size means you can keep it handy beside your keyboard for those times when you want to look up a function quickly without closing what you're doing. The PHP Pocket Reference an indispensable (and inexpensive) tool for any serious PHP coder.


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PHP is an open-source, HTML-embedded scripting language that allows you to handle tasks such as processing form input and working with databases directly in your HTML pages, rather than through CGI scripts.

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PHP is a simple yet powerful open source scripting language for creating dynamic web content. The second edition of the PHP Pocket Reference is thoroughly updated to include the specifics of PHP 4, the latest version of the language. Written by the founder of the PHP project, Rasmus Lerdorf, the PHP Pocket Reference outlines the basic syntax and structure of PHP, providing a fast-paced tutorial for learning the basics of developing web applications with PHP. The book also provides a quick reference to the vast array of functions provided by PHP. The quick reference section organizes all the core functions of PHP alphabetically, so you can find what you need easily. This valuable little book provides an authoritative overview of PHP packed into a pocket-sized guide that's easy to take anywhere. It is also the ideal companion for O'Reilly's comprehensive book on PHP, Programming PHP. The PHP Pocket Reference is an indispensable tool for any serious PHP programmer.

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PHP is an open-source, HTML-embedded scripting language that allows you to handle tasks such as processing form input and working with databases directly in your HTML pages, rather than through CGI scripts.

The PHP Pocket Reference is both a handy introduction to PHP syntax and structure and a quick reference to the vast array of functions provided by PHP. This small book acts as a perfect tutorial for learning the basics of developing Web applications with PHP.

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