I started with the Professional PHP Programming book. It covers all of the
info a beginner would need in good detail. I haven't taken a look at the
Beginner's book, but I would suggest getting the Professional one as it
provides everything you need to get started, and then jumps right into the
next level stuff(Db development, mail features, etc...).
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phill
""Navid Yar"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> You know, I was wondering the same thing. My situation is the same. My
> opinion is that the professional version probably strips out most of the
> beginner's content and adds more advanced php content and dives into
> everything in more detail rather than just trying to get a beginner off
> their feet by providing simple tasks
>
> Wrox is a great company, they come out with books that are the most
> comprehensive. Both versions might be a good investment for hardcore php
> programmers. Best thing to do is to just stop by a barnes and nobles
> bookstore and start looking through both books to see which one is best
for
> you.
>
> Navid
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martin Skjoldebrand [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 12:53 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [PHP] Want a Good Book for Ref on PHP
>
>
> Kath wrote:
>
> > Professional PHP Programming:
> >
>
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1861002963/qid=987388364/sr=1-12/ref=
> > sc_b_13/002-2263539-0333643
>
> I've got Beginning PHP 4 (recommended) on the back cover of which it says
> that the next book could be "Professional PHP Programming.".
> However from what I saw in the book shop they cover lots of the same
> ground. I (and my employer) wouldn't like to pay for the same stuff again.
> Is there a significant difference between the two?
>
> Martin S.
>
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