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Professional LAMP
Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP Web development

Synopsis:

The combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP is popular because of interaction, flexibility, customization, and-most importantly-the cost effectiveness of its components Helps LAMP professionals take their skills to the next level with in-depth discussions of OOP; extensions of PHP such as PEAR, GD, XML, and CURL; improving site security; and advanced tools available to the coder Those proficient in other languages such as Java, C++, Perl and ASP will find this guide invaluable when transitioning to the LAMP environment The Web site includes sample scripts created in the course of each chapter, and several applications that can be modified and reused The amazing combination of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) enjoys increasing popularity because of the interaction, flexibility, customization, and cost effectiveness of its components. In turn, LAMP has proven to be one of the fastest-growing ways to develop enterprise-level web applications. As the first book to address the LAMP module in its entirety at the professional level, this resource will help you take your web sites to the next level. The authors encourage you to think out of the box so you can discover great new ideas for future applications that you might wish to write, or revisit some of your old code with new efficiency and power. After reading this book, you will be able to conquer any LAMP obstacle with confidence. What you will learn from this book What's new in PHP 5.0 How to configure PHP for optimal performance Different Apache tips and tricks Ways to use AJAX and PHP Various MySQL queries How to transition from other programming languages Tips for using PEAR, GD, XML, and CURL Ways to improve site security Who this book is for This book is for intermediate to advanced LAMP professionals. Basic concepts regarding each of the four modules is assumed. Those proficient in other computer languages such as Java, C++, Perl, and ASP will find this guide invaluable when transitioning to the LAMP environment. Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers, developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they address the issues technology professionals face every day. They provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1, What's New in Php5? Chapter 2, Php5 Oop. Chapter 3, More Obscure Php. Chapter 4, Advanced Mysql. Chapter 5, PHP Configuration. Chapter 6, Apache Tricks. Chapter 7, Site Security. Chapter 8, Pear and Pecl. Chapter 9, Code Efficiency. Chapter 10, PHP Extensions. Chapter 11, Ajax. Chapter 12, Caching Engines. Chapter 13, Content Management Systems. Appendix A, Language Translation. Appendix B, Alternative Tools. Index.

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Illustrations: ill Related subjects: Web site development Open source software