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This task-oriented reference teaches you everything you need to know to build cutting-edge Web applications with PHP. Targeted at novice developers who are familiar with basic Web design (HTML, CSS, and javascript), PHP 6: A Beginner's Guide teaches basic language syntax as well as advanced topics like using databases and XML with PHP, processing form data, and integrating external packages.

Table Of Contents:

• 1 Introducing PHP 3
• 2 Using variables and operators 21
• 3 Controlling program flow 49
• 4 Working with arrays 85
• 5 Using functions and classes 121
• 6 Working with files and directories 159
• 7 Working with databases and SQL 185
• 8 Working with XML 249
• 9 Working with cookies, sessions, and headers 293
• 10 Handling errors 317
• 11 Securing PHP 349
• 12 Extending PHP 377
• A Installing and configuring required software 391
• B Answers to self test 419
• Index 445

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