PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies

Explore the engine that drives the internet

It takes a powerful suite of technologies to drive the most-visited websites in the world. PHP, mySQL, JavaScript, and other web-building languages serve as the foundation for application development and programming projects at all levels of the web.

Dig into this all-in-one book to get a grasp on these in-demand skills, and figure out how to apply them to become a professional web builder. You'll get valuable information from seven handy books covering the pieces of web programming, HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, creating object-oriented programs, and using PHP frameworks.

• Helps you grasp the technologies that power web applications

• Covers PHP version 7.2

• Includes coverage of the latest updates in web development

• Perfect for developers to use to solve problems

This book is ideal for the inexperienced programmer interested in adding these skills to their toolbox. New coders who've made it through an online course or boot camp will also find great value in how this book builds on what you already know.

Auteur

Richard Blum has more than 30 years of experience as a systems administrator and programmer. He teaches online courses in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 programming, and authored the latest edition of Linux For Dummies.

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7 Books in one! Learn the languages that run the web PHP, MYSQL, and JavaScript are the key technologies behind your favorite websites. When you understand them, you're well on your way to building cool websites and possibly a lucrative new career. Whether you're brand-new to programming or you want to brush up on specific areas, these seven minibooks will take you step-by-step through the essentials of building your own web development environment, as well as coding the front and back ends of professional websites. 7 Books Inside

• Getting Started with Web Programming
• HTML5 and CSS3
• JavaScript
• PHP
• MySQL
• Creating Object-Oriented Programs
• Using PHP Frameworks

Résumé
Explore the engine that drives the internet

It takes a powerful suite of technologies to drive the most-visited websites in the world. PHP, mySQL, JavaScript, and other web-building languages serve as the foundation for application development and programming projects at all levels of the web.

Dig into this all-in-one book to get a grasp on these in-demand skills, and figure out how to apply them to become a professional web builder. You'll get valuable information from seven handy books covering the pieces of web programming, HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, creating object-oriented programs, and using PHP frameworks.

• Helps you grasp the technologies that power web applications
• Covers PHP version 7.2
• Includes coverage of the latest updates in web development
• Perfect for developers to use to solve problems This book is ideal for the inexperienced programmer interested in adding these skills to their toolbox. New coders who've made it through an online course or boot camp will also find great value in how this book builds on what you already know.

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Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 3

Book 1: Getting Started With Web Programming 5

Chapter 1: Examining the Pieces of Web Programming 7

Creating a Simple Web Page 7

Creating a Dynamic Web Page 17

Storing Content 25

Chapter 2: Using a Web Server 27

Recognizing What's Required 27

Considering Your Server Options 31

Tweaking the Servers 41

Chapter 3: Building a Development Environment 51

Knowing Which Tools to Avoid 51

Working with the Right Tools 53

Book 2: Html5 and Css3 71

Chapter 1: The Basics of HTML5 73

Diving into Document Structure 73

Looking at the Basic HTML5 Elements 81

Marking Your Text 85

Working with Characters 90

Making a List (And Checking It Twice) 92

Building Tables 96

Chapter 2: The Basics of CSS3 103

Understanding Styles 103

Styling Text 112

Working with the Box Model 119

Styling Tables 121

Positioning Elements 125

Chapter 3: HTML5 Forms 135

Understanding HTML5 Forms 135

Using Input Fields 138

Adding a Text Area 146

Using Drop-Down Lists 147

Enhancing HTML5 Forms 149

Using HTML5 Data Validation 154

Chapter 4: Advanced CSS3 157

Rounding Your Corners 157

Using Border Images 159

Looking at the CSS3 Colors 162

Playing with Color Gradients 164

Adding Shadows 166

Creating Fonts 168

Handling Media Queries 171

Chapter 5: HTML5 and Multimedia 177

Working with Images 177

Playing Audio 185

Watching Videos 190

Getting Help from Streamers 194

Book 3: Javascript 195

Chapter 1: Introducing JavaScript 197

Knowing Why You Should Use JavaScript 197

Seeing Where to Put Your JavaScript Code 199

The Basics of JavaScript 203

Controlling Program Flow 209

Working with Functions 220

Chapter 2: Advanced JavaScript Coding 223

Understanding the Document Object Model 223

Finding Your Elements 233

Working with Document Object Model Form Data 238

Chapter 3: Using jQuery 243

Loading the jQuery Library 244

Using jQuery Functions 246

Finding Elements 247

Replacing Data 250

Changing Styles 254

Changing the Document Object Model 259

Playing with Animation 261

Chapter 4: Reacting to Events with JavaScript and jQuery 263

Understanding Events 263

Focusing on JavaScript and Events 267

Looking at jQuery and Events 276

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting JavaScript Programs 283

Identifying Errors 283

Working with Browser Developer Tools 285

Working Around Errors 295

Book 4: PHP 301

Chapter 1: Understanding PHP Basics 303

Seeing the Benefits of PHP 303

Understanding How to Use PHP 305

Working with PHP Variables 310

Using PHP Operators 317

Including Files 320

Chapter 2: PHP Flow Control 325 Using Lo...