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PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-In-One For Dummies

Richard Blum (Author)

9781394342099, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 10 July 2025

768 pages
23.1 x 18.8 x 4.6 cm, 0.975 kg

Learn the essentials of creating web apps with some of the most popular programming languages

PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies bundles the essentials of coding in some of the most in-demand web development languages. You'll learn to create your own data-driven web applications and interactive web content. The three powerful languages covered in this book form the backbone of top online apps like Wikipedia and Etsy. Paired with the basics of HTML and CSS—also covered in this All-in-One Dummies guide—you can make dynamic websites with a variety of elements. This book makes it easy to get started. You'll also find coverage of advanced skills, as well as resources you'll appreciate when you're ready to level up.

  • Get beginner-friendly instructions and clear explanations of how to program websites in common languages
  • Understand the basics of object-oriented programming, interacting with databases, and connecting front- and back-end code
  • Learn how to work according to popular DevOps principles, including containers and microservices
  • Troubleshoot problems in your code and avoid common web development mistakes

This All-in-One is a great value for new programmers looking to pick up web development skills, as well as those with more experience who want to expand to building web apps.

Introduction 1

Book 1: Getting Started with Web Programming 5

Chapter 1: Examining the Pieces of Web Programming 7

Chapter 2: Using a Web Server 29

Book 2: HTML5 and CSS3 57

Chapter 1: The Basics of HTML5 59

Chapter 2: The Basics of CSS3 89

Chapter 3: HTML5 Forms 121

Chapter 4: Advanced CSS3 143

Chapter 5: HTML5 and Multimedia 163

Book 3: JavaScript 183

Chapter 1: Introducing JavaScript 185

Chapter 2: Advanced JavaScript Coding 213

Chapter 3: Using jQuery 233

Chapter 4: Reacting to Events with JavaScript and jQuery 253

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting JavaScript Programs 273

Book 4: PHP 291

Chapter 1: Understanding PHP Basics 293

Chapter 2: PHP Flow Control 315

Chapter 3: PHP Libraries 339

Chapter 4: Considering PHP Security 365

Chapter 5: Object-Oriented PHP Programming 385

Chapter 6: Sessions and Carts 411

Book 5: MySQL 435

Chapter 1: Introducing MySQL 437

Chapter 2: Administering MySQL 457

Chapter 3: Designing and Building a Database. 483

Chapter 4: Using the Database 507

Chapter 5: Communicating with the Database from PHP Scripts 537

Book 6: Creating Object-Oriented Programs 557

Chapter 1: Designing an Object-Oriented Application 559

Chapter 2: Implementing an Object-Oriented Application 589

Chapter 3: Using AJAX 615

Chapter 4: Extending WordPress 647

Book 7: Using PHP Frameworks 673

Chapter 1: The MVC Method 675

Chapter 2: Selecting a Framework 689

Chapter 3: Creating an Application Using Frameworks 707

Index 729

Subject Areas: Computer programming / software development [UM]
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