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Summary: Get it, learn it, do it.
Review: I've been doing web design for years. I'm fluent with CSS, HTML, Flash, and some ColdFusion & Java.I've attempted to learn ASP, but the complexity overwhelmed me. A friend of mine recommended this book. I think it is GREAT for getting you up and going with PHP. I quickly jumped ahead to the MySQL and XML sections and now i have a database up & working on my site. Piece of cake. One problem: They don't tell you how to create the actual database. But its not hard, just say mysql_query( "CREATE blah blah" ). They give you the create tag to put in. Otherwise, great, concise, simple source. They explain everything they did in the code. I dunno how this isn't meant for beginners, because i didn't know the first thing about PHP. If you're a beginner CODER, atleast get grounded in C and move to some OOP (Object Oriented Programming) language first. PHP is like ColdFusion had a kid with Basic. :) It's really not hard at all. Learn by example, and get this book.
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Summary: I agree with the others
Review: It could be better... But it's got enough if you know programming in any other language to catch on.
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Summary: I ordered this book but never recieved it
Review: Please remove the reminder from my page
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Summary: Sams Teach Yourself PHP Second edition
Review: This book is definately not for the new programmer. It is written in Geek and for a Sams teach yourself not very well presented. I have been using the Sams books for a number of years and not had the difficulty with the comprehension. As a refrence book there is a substantial number of better publications, all of which should be consulted before wasting money on this volume. The volume I have is the Second Edition Published in 2001.
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