Explore the engine that drives the internetIt 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 7.2Includes coverage of the latest updates in web developmentPerfect for developers to use to solve problemsThis 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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Utgivningsdatum:2018-05-29
Mått:188 x 234 x 41 mm
Vikt:999 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:800
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781119468387

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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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Introduction 1About This Book 1Foolish Assumptions 2Icons Used in This Book 3Beyond the Book 3Where to Go from Here 3Book 1: Getting Started With Web Programming 5Chapter 1: Examining the Pieces of Web Programming 7Creating a Simple Web Page 7Creating a Dynamic Web Page 17Storing Content 25Chapter 2: Using a Web Server 27Recognizing What’s Required 27Considering Your Server Options 31Tweaking the Servers 41Chapter 3: Building a Development Environment 51Knowing Which Tools to Avoid 51Working with the Right Tools 53Book 2: Html5 and Css3 71Chapter 1: The Basics of HTML5 73Diving into Document Structure 73Looking at the Basic HTML5 Elements 81Marking Your Text 85Working with Characters 90Making a List (And Checking It Twice) 92Building Tables 96Chapter 2: The Basics of CSS3 103Understanding Styles 103Styling Text 112Working with the Box Model 119Styling Tables 121Positioning Elements 125Chapter 3: HTML5 Forms 135Understanding HTML5 Forms 135Using Input Fields 138Adding a Text Area 146Using Drop-Down Lists 147Enhancing HTML5 Forms 149Using HTML5 Data Validation 154Chapter 4: Advanced CSS3 157Rounding Your Corners 157Using Border Images 159Looking at the CSS3 Colors 162Playing with Color Gradients 164Adding Shadows 166Creating Fonts 168Handling Media Queries 171Chapter 5: HTML5 and Multimedia 177Working with Images 177Playing Audio 185Watching Videos 190Getting Help from Streamers 194Book 3: Javascript 195Chapter 1: Introducing JavaScript 197Knowing Why You Should Use JavaScript 197Seeing Where to Put Your JavaScript Code 199The Basics of JavaScript 203Controlling Program Flow 209Working with Functions 220Chapter 2: Advanced JavaScript Coding 223Understanding the Document Object Model 223Finding Your Elements 233Working with Document Object Model Form Data 238Chapter 3: Using jQuery 243Loading the jQuery Library 244Using jQuery Functions 246Finding Elements 247Replacing Data 250Changing Styles 254Changing the Document Object Model 259Playing with Animation 261Chapter 4: Reacting to Events with JavaScript and jQuery 263Understanding Events 263Focusing on JavaScript and Events 267Looking at jQuery and Events 276Chapter 5: Troubleshooting JavaScript Programs 283Identifying Errors 283Working with Browser Developer Tools 285Working Around Errors 295Book 4: PHP 301Chapter 1: Understanding PHP Basics 303Seeing the Benefits of PHP 303Understanding How to Use PHP 305Working with PHP Variables 310Using PHP Operators 317Including Files 320Chapter 2: PHP Flow Control 325Using Logic Control 325Looping 331Building Your Own Functions 336Working with Event-Driven PHP 339Chapter 3: PHP Libraries 349How PHP Uses Libraries 349Text Functions 354Math Functions 361Date and Time Functions 365Image-Handling Functions 369Chapter 4: Considering PHP Security 375Exploring PHP Vulnerabilities 375PHP Vulnerability Solutions 384Chapter 5: Object-Oriented PHP Programming 395Understanding the Basics of Object-Oriented Programming 395Using Magic Class Methods 401Loading Classes 409Extending Classes 414Chapter 6: Sessions and Carts 419Storing Persistent Data 419PHP and Cookies 424PHP and Sessions 430Shopping Carts 436Book 5: MYSQL 443Chapter 1: Introducing MySQL 445Seeing the Purpose of a Database 445Presenting MySQL 454Advanced MySQL Features 458Chapter 2: Administering MySQL 465MySQL Administration Tools 465Managing User Accounts 477Chapter 3: Designing and Building a Database 489Managing Your Data 489Creating Databases 492Building Tables 500Chapter 4: Using the Database 513Working with Data 513Searching for Data 524Playing It Safe with Data 531Chapter 5: Communicating with the Database from PHP Scripts 541Database Support in PHP 541Using the mysqli Library 543Putting It All Together 554Book 6: Creating Object-Oriented Programs 561Chapter 1: Designing an Object-Oriented Application 563Determining Application Requirements 563Creating the Application Database 565Designing the Application Objects 571Designing the Application Layout 579Coding the Website Layout 582Chapter 2: Implementing an Object-Oriented Application 593Working with Events 593Bidder Object Events 595Item Object Events 605Logging Out of a Web Application 614Testing Web Applications 616Chapter 3: Using AJAX 619Getting to Know AJAX 619Communicating Using JavaScript 621Using the jQuery AJAX Library 629Transferring Data in AJAX 635Modifying the AuctionHelper Application 643Chapter 4: Extending WordPress 651Getting Acquainted with WordPress 651Installing WordPress 655Examining the Dashboard 662Using WordPress 664Exploring the World of Plugins 669Creating Your Own Widget 674Book 7: Using PHP Frameworks 681Chapter 1: The MVC Method 683Getting Acquainted with MVC 683Comparing MVC to Other Web Models 691Seeing How MVC Fits into N-Tier Theory 693Implementing MVC 694Chapter 2: Selecting a Framework 695Getting to Know PHP Frameworks 695Knowing Why You Should Use a Framework 702Focusing on Popular PHP Frameworks 704Looking At Micro Frameworks 710Chapter 3: Creating an Application Using Frameworks 715Building the Template 715Creating an Application Scaffold 721Modifying the Application Scaffold 725Index 735