On Thu, Nov 06, 2003 at 06:48:12PM +1100, Brad Kowalczyk ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
Chris Barnes wrote:
I was probably getting a little ahead of myself including 'advanced' coverage in my criteria anyhow :-)I also use this book and Its really handy. It does cover the basics of PHP and MySQL but it also gets into the thick areas too. I don't think I'd call it advanced though.
I just wasn't after something that went into too much detail with basic language stuff like scope, writing functions,
arrays, loops, conditionals etc etc.
I'm hoping to start doing a little web design/development on the side while I'm studying (CompSci) and wanted a good book that delved into some meatier areas to pick my skills up a little, like e-commerce and database driven stuff. I also have a little pet project (web based chat app) that I want to work on in the hols. It looks like the mentioned book may definitely be one to check out.
That book will do that. Read it chapter for chapter and DO what it says and you are off creating "meaty" websites in no time.
I used it when it came out first (late 2000?) and got me going quickly.
jobst
Thanks all for your suggestions, the text "PHP and MySQL Web Development" by Luke Welling and Laura Thomson
has had a few good raps now so I think I'll probably go with it.
thanks again, Brad
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