Learning PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript 4th Edition

This book explains each technology separately, shows you how to combine them, and introduces valuable concepts in modern web programming, including objects, XHTML, cookies, regular expressions and session management. Learning PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript 4th Edition will help you:

Understand the essentials of PHP and the basics of object-oriented programming
Master MySQL, from database structure to complex queries
Create interactive web pages with PHP and MySQL by integrating forms and other HTML features
Get a thorough grounding in JavaScript, from functions and event handling to accessing the Document Object Model
Understand the basics (and advanced use) of CSS and CSS3, including transformations and animations.
Learn how to make Ajax calls and turn your website into a highly dynamic environment
Discover how to access DOM elements and CSS properties from JavaScript and jQuery
Find out how to upload and manipulate files and images, validate user input and secure your applications against being hacked
Develop best practices for error handling and user authentication
Incorporate HTML5 features such as audio, video, geolocation and the canvas into your websites
Use jQuery to speed development and minimize cross-browser inconsistencies
Programming tips and exercises in each chapter will help you practice what you've learned. If you have a graphics or web design background and know your way around HTML, this book will have you building interactive websites quickly.