New Concept PHP 4.X Tutorial (1CD)

Author: Gao Shoufu
Publisher: Kehai Company
Publication Date: 2001-12-01
Features: PHP is one of the most popular web scripting languages, running on the web server side and applicable to various popular platforms—Windows, Linux, Unix, etc. PHP is open-source software, which can be used together with Linux, Apache server, and MySQL database. All of them are freely available, and PHP is highly efficient, powerful, and easy to use. In the few years after its release, its application scope has been growing exponentially. PHP can execute as a module for the Apache Web server, making its execution efficiency higher than that of ordinary CGI programs. Accompanying the book is a multimedia CD-ROM that uses vivid and realistic animations to demonstrate and clearly and incisively explain the knowledge, helping readers quickly master PHP technology. Additionally, the CD-ROM also provides sample source code for operational examples and related auxiliary tools. The content of the book is arranged from simple to complex, gradually guiding users to grasp the basic ideas of PHP programming. During the writing process, the author combined their learning and programming experience, providing numerous examples and experiential explanations, which they believe will offer readers valuable information. At the same time, the book explains some of the new features of PHP 4, and experienced PHP technicians can also refer to it to obtain the knowledge they need.
Introduction
Preface to the Book
PHP is one of the most popular web scripting languages, running on the web server side and applicable to various popular platforms—Windows, Linux, Unix, etc. PHP is open-source software, which can be used together with Linux, Apache server, and MySQL database. All of them are freely available, and PHP is highly efficient, powerful, and easy to use. In the few years after its release, its application scope has been growing exponentially. PHP can execute as a module for the Apache Web server