This second edition takes into account some of the feedback from the first edition, but holds true to the original structure and learning path. The first three chapters are dedicated to getting Apache, MySQL, and PHP up and running on your Windows or Linux machine. You may be surprised at how simple it is, and how quickly you'll be up and running.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I - Getting Started

Chapter 1 - Installing and Configuring MySQL
Chapter 2 - Installing Apache
Chapter 3 - Installing PHP

Part II - The Absolute Basics of Coding in PHP

Chapter 4 - Mixing PHP and HTML
Chapter 5 - Introducing Variables and Operators
Chapter 6 - Using Variables

Part III - Start with Simple Stuff

Chapter 7 - Displaying Dynamic Content
Chapter 8 - Sending E-Mail
Chapter 9 - Using Your File System
Chapter 10 - Uploading Files to Your Web Site

Part IV - Getting to Know Your Database

Chapter 11 - Establishing a Connection
Chapter 12 - Creating a Database Table
Chapter 13 - Inserting Data into a Table
Chapter 14 - Selecting and Displaying Data

Part V - User Authentication and Tracking

Chapter 15 - Database-Driven User Authentication
Chapter 16 - Using Cookies
Chapter 17 - Session Basics

Part VI - Creating Your Own Contact Management System

Chapter 18 - Planning Your System
Chapter 19 - Adding Contacts
Chapter 20 - Modifying Contacts
Chapter 21 - Deleting Contacts
Chapter 22 - Working with Contacts

Part VII - Additional Administration Scripts

Chapter 23 - Managing a Simple Mailing List
Chapter 24 - Creating Custom Logs and Reports

Part VIII - Appendixes

Appendix A - Additional Configuration Options
Appendix B - Basic PHP Language Reference
Appendix C - Writing Your Own Functions
Appendix D - Basic MySQL Reference
Appendix E - Database Normalization
Appendix F - Getting Help
Index
List of Tables