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Book:   Learning PHP and MySQL
Subject:   New to PHP and MySQL
Date:   2008-10-25 09:51:42
From:   ToroDre
Rating:  StarStarStarStarStar

I have browsed several PHP books and found each lacking basic information. The other books assume understanding by the reader of some of the simple things. :: .$vvv. class extend even what is in the [ ] what that means What does [0] in a loop do? This book covers those really basic definitions and explanations. I did notice the code did not seem right and definitely is confusing. I recommend using more than one book at different levels to force feed yourself through exposure and validate code information oneself to gain a better handle on all the things that PHP can do. This book is good at verbal explanations not so good at first time code to try. Go to other references for the coding. Forums and the web. It is even mentioned, recommended in the beginning of this book. So, for the beginner trying to sort out definitions and simple code starts this is a good place to start.

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