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Assuming a familiarity with HTML and basic coding, this guide uses game code written in PHP to illustrate the programming principles of variables, conditions, functions, loops, arrays, string handling, and databases. The PHP 5 edition adds chapters on object-oriented programming and XML. The CD-ROM contains PHP, the Apache web server, MySQL, PHP-Nuke, and source code for the games. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
More Reviews and RecommendationsAndy Harris began teaching computing at the university level in the late 1980s as a part-time job. Since 1995, he has been a full-time lecturer at the Computer Science Department of Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). He now manages the IUPUI Streaming Media Lab and teaches classes in several programming languages. Andy resides in Noblesville, Indiana.
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December 27, 2005: Please read the 'Synopsis' again! It states 'Assuming a familiarity with HTML and basic coding, this guide uses game code written in PHP to illustrate the programming principles of...' doesn't read 'beginning HTML also included in this book'! If you're going into .php, you should already have previous knowledge of .html!
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July 30, 2005: The author needs to write: 'for the PHP beginner' ... because on page two the reader is immediately directed to refresh his/her existing HTML skills ... happily, I bought the book as a reference. Generally, well-written for all skill levels.