PHP/MySQL

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 12:05

I have some basic knowledge of PHP and have used it a little bit, but I don't fully understand it as I have learnt my current knowledge from various sites who all write in different styles etc.

I am looking for a book which covers both PHP and MySQL with real examples (e.g. a dynamic site such as a basic e-commerce website) with good explanations. Any recommendations?

I noticed this book, which looks quite good. Any opinions?
PHP 6 and MySQL 5 for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide (Visual QuickPro Guides) by Larry Ullman

Thanks in advance...

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 12:12

I was hoping for something more closer to a price tag of £15

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 12:19

suarve said:
Wouldn't pay for a book personally (at least not initially). You can learn loads and defo cover most of the basics by going through online tutorials, or even seeing how something like wordpress works.

Lethal` said:
...but I don't fully understand it as I have learnt my current knowledge from various sites who all write in different styles etc.

That's why I would like a book

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 13:33

likwid said:
Does it need to be a physical book?

You can buy a pdf of the sitepoint book for $30 which is around £20.

Yeah, flicking through a PDF isn't as easy as a book imo

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 14:44

fishfishfish said:
I bought loads when I first started learning, back in the PHP3 days. This one is probably the most thorough: http://www.amazon.com/PHP-MySQL-Development-Luke-Welling/dp/0672317842

I had a look at that and it seems to be a good book, however it is no longer being sold by them so I found this one which looks more updated and I think it may be the one I go for, it looks very thorough and good for the price.

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 20:26

At the moment, I am trying to decide between:

PHP 6 and MySQL 5 for Dynamic Web Sites: Visual QuickPro Guide

and

PHP and MySQL Web Development (Developer's Library)

Not sure which one will be best, any suggestions?

Lethal` · 8 Dec 2008 at 23:24

Also it doesn't help very much that the reviews posted are mainly from previous editions of each book and therefore written before the book's release...