Php 4 Developer's Guide

Jacket Description/Back: A Complete Resource for Developing Applications with PHP4Build dynamic database-enabled Web applications with PHP4 using this comprehensive sourcebook. You'll learn to take advantage of all of the new enhancements--including sessions, a faster interpreter, and enhanced Java and XML support--that make this easy-to-learn language ideal for developing Web applications. Filled with real-world examples that show how to build both template-based and database-driven sites, this book contains all the essential tools and information for creating rich Web content. Covering everything from installation and configuration to interaction with existing codebases, this book offers complete guidance for today's professional developer. You'll find everything you need to: Master all of the new features of PHP4Process and validate formsSeparate HTML from PHP4 codeDebug and re-use codeWork with templates and databases Generate static HTML pages from dynamic dataFor clear, detailed information on working with PHP4--including coverage of its latest features--no other book can offer the same depth and breadth of coverage as this invaluable guide. Special features include: PHP4 language overviewCoverage of installation and configurationDebugging tips and techniquesAppendices containing function lists, build options, and Internet resourcesHundreds of real-world examples for creating dynamic Web sitesPublisher Marketing: *PHP -- a server-side, embedded HTML scripting language -- is used to develop dynamic Web content.* Hot language -- Red Hat and Mitsubishi are among the companies that use PHP as their Web development solution. It's also the most popular Apache module.* This book provides the tools and information needed to build dynamic Web applications and databases with PHP 4.* Covers installation, configuration, database connectivity, working with XML and CGL, and much more.* Includes details on the new features in PHP 4, including shared memory support, the new Zend engine, and XML support.

Contributor Bio:  Schwendiman, Blake Blake Schwendiman (Rexburg, ID) is the head of Intechra, LLC and Pythoness Software, his own companies which perform development consulting and develop commercial software products. Clients include John Deere, VantagePoint Network, and Arthur Andersen. Blake has been doing both client and server-side development for nearly ten years, including ASP, COM, PHP, CGI, JavaScript, and HTML.