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by Larry Ullman (Author)

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PHP is a server-side, HTML-embedded scripting language. ItÃ•s frequently being used to replace the functionality created by Perl to write CGI scripts). Similar to both HTML and CGI, PHP is faster to program in and faster to execute than CGI. PHP was written specifically for Web site creation, unlike Perl, C, or Java. Companies such as Honda, Patagonia, and Zoom.com all have Web sites utilizing PHP. PHP Advanced for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickPro Guide consists of approximately fifteen chapters of step-by-step content, aimed at teaching specific topics in direct, focused segments. The scripts featured in this book are based on features and capabilities that current PHP users most frequently inquire about (e.g. sessions, authentication, and object-oriented programming). as well as detailing those technologies that will be more important in the future, such as XML and Wireless Access Protocols.

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PHP is a server-side, HTML-embedded scripting language. It's frequently being used to replace the functionality created by Perl to write CGI scripts). Similar to both HTML and CGI, PHP is faster to program in and faster to execute than CGI. PHP was written specifically for Web site creation, unlike Perl, C, or Java. Companies such as Honda, Patagonia, and Zoom all have Web sites utilizing PHP. PHP Advanced for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickPro Guide consists of approximately fifteen chapters of step-by-step content, aimed at teaching specific topics in direct, focused segments. The scripts featured in this book are based on features and capabilities that current PHP users most frequently inquire about (e.g. sessions, authentication, and object-oriented programming). as well as detailing those technologies that will be more important in the future, such as XML and Wireless Access Protocols.

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Paperback: 520 pages
Publisher: Peachpit Press (December 18, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0201775972
ISBN-13: 978-0201775976
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Barely "Advanced", maybe Intermediate, June 3, 2003

By	"grumpychris" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

I've gotten to the point now after 3 years of PHP coding that I can write database based applications in my sleep. I'm familiar with at least 60% of the non-database related PHP functions. I consider myself an advanced PHP programmer.

When I read through this book, I found myself wanting more. Sure, it opened my eyes up to a few functions I wasn't familiar with (such as using true type fonts for images), but I found it to be lacking overall. I was surprised that the ob_start()/ob_get_contents() related functions weren't even mentioned with the ultra basic templating class used at the beginning of the book. Nor was custom error handling even touched on.

That's not to say that the book doesn't have any good qualities. The OOP chapter, while brief, was at least useful. And I absolutely loved the coding style in the book (all other book publishers should take a lesson from this). New lines of code are highlighted as red, and shown exactly where they're supposed to go in relation to the code written 3 pages (or even 3 chapters) ago. It's unfortunate that a CD of the sample code was not provided.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the 20 bucks, May 1, 2002

By	spunk - See all my reviews

I came across this book while trying to find a more advanced PHP book. I own many on on the subject and have tired of them all covering the same handful of topics. I was after more of a "PHP theory" book. Something that takes the next step beyond syntax and reference (both of which are abundant online for free) and tackle the "how to put it all together" issues.

This book was one of the only books to start down that path. While not perfect, it begins to focus more on concepts than content. It's exactly what I expect from a Visual Quick-guide/start book. It gets you going and leaves you wanting more (which I think is a good thing). I am hopeful that someone will pick up on this idea and expand upon it.

Either way, this book offers far more than [price] worth of thought provoking information and insight. And while I wouldn't recommend it for your only PHP book, I would advise you to pick it up if you are looking to add to your knowledge.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed., April 26, 2002

By	Tom Anderson "Head" (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was swayed to buy this book instead of the O'Reilly book because the reviews were all great and the book looked decent. The level of coverage is what I was looking for and both books were geared towards experienced programmers who want to get past the basics quickly. That summarizes what I like about the book.

However, the more I read, the less impressed I have become. As an experience programmer I keep noticing examples and descriptions of things that most experienced programmers wouldn't do. Here are a few examples:
* Examples use extensions like .inc and .class even though he describes the security issues with these extensions. If you copy the examples without reading this sidebar you might be doing yourself a misservice.
* The example demonstrating inheritance is a case where you probably shouldn't use inheritance. In other words, it's a technically correct example but probably not a good design. People who learn by example may learn bad habits.
* Also in the inheritance example, he includes both the inherited class and base class files in the file that uses the inherited class. I think most experienced programmers would have made the inherited class include the base class definition so the programmer only needs to include the class they are dealing with.

I may be nitpicking a bit and this book might turn out to be a decent reference. However I find myself taking everything with a grain of salt after seeing these types of subtle misteps. From an advanced book I expect a bit more.

Bottom line: I wish I had bought the O'Reilly book (though I haven't reviewed it so you should do your own comparisons).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
Went through the first one..this one by Larry Ulman as well taught me much more.

Published 16 months ago by Micah Brown

3.0 out of 5 stars Wait for second edition
This is the first edition, which covers PHP3 and PHP4. PHP5 has been out for a while and supports much more OOP. A second edition will probably require much rewriting.

Published on January 10, 2006 by Mike Shore

4.0 out of 5 stars Intermediate but Very Good
There is a lot more to PHP than Ullman covers in his 'PHP Advanced'. But what he does cover, is well done. Not too verbose. Direct and to the point. Read more

Published on January 9, 2006 by P. N. Payne

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Published on October 14, 2003 by Todd E Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sequel to PHP: Visual QuickStart Guide
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Published on July 2, 2003 by jif101

4.0 out of 5 stars Worthwhile
This book has been quite useful in helping me to wrap my head around OOP. Like one of the earlier reviewers, I was initially suspicious of this series, as it has carried some... Read more

Published on December 7, 2002 by Patrick Hall

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - I recommend it.
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Published on April 26, 2002 by Reluctant Reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Larry is the man
When you think of technical writers, Larry is the man. This book is well designed and laid out. This reminds me raising alpacas and the ease associated with it. Woogie. Read more

Published on March 5, 2002 by shindh

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Examples work and aren't cumbersome
I have read several books on PHP and MYSQL and I would like to say this is the best book I have read on the subject. Read more

Published on February 13, 2002 by Alexander Thompson

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