PHP and MySQL: Create - Modify - Reuse

PHP and MySQL: Create - Modify - Reuse

Written by an experienced PHP expert who is in sync with the most common uses of PHP and MySQL, this tutorial presents basic code for twelve functional projects that exemplify the basic concepts and syntax of PHP and MySQL that are used to develop web-based applications.

As you walk through the detailed steps of each project, you'll learn the many aspects of design as well as how to properly secure your applications for real-world implementation. While some projects build upon previous projects, others stand alone. Whether you are looking for guidance in how to program different applications, seeking inspiration to write projects of your own, or planning to modify and reapply the featured projects, you can look forward to expanding your skill set with these projects.

What you will learn from this book

How to create a basic user registration system

How to expand on a user registration system to create a community forum with user privileges and threaded posts

How to create a mailing list with control address and digest mailings

How to build a custom search engine for your own site

How to write a personal calendar utility to keep yourself organized

How to create an AJAX-influenced file upload and directory viewer

How to create a file-based image gallery

How to write a categorized shopping cart

How to log site traffic and collect information about site visitors

How to build a news or blog system with comments and RSS feed

How to write and run management scripts

How to deal with security issues