Professional LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL, & PHP Web Development

Description

* 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

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.