Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One
February 6th, 2010 by CGI & PHP.com
Product Description
Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL® and Apache All in One Fourth Edition Julie C. Meloni Starter Kit CD-ROM includes a complete starter kit for Windows®, Linux®, and Mac® OS X In just a short time, you can learn how to use PHP, MySQL, and Apache together to create dynamic, interactive websites and applications using the three leading open-source web development technologies. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson in th… More >>
Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One
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February 6th, 2010 at 8:35 am
These comments apply to edition 1.
This turned out to be the most irritating book I have ever had the
misfortune to open in 64 years of opening books. It is probably capable as far as it goes. It wades right in at the start by explaining where to download from, then how to install and create privileges. But NOWHERE AT ALL does it say what the purpose of these languages is. Nowhere.
What do they do? No idea.
There is also a suggestion, but I'm not sure; it's kind of a hint; that these programs should be installed on a server and not on a *standard* desktop machine (whatever that is). But absolutely no explanation or elaboration.
[...]
Brian
Rating: 1 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Do NOT buy this book. The biggest flaw this book has is the lack of organization and a poor understanding of it's target audience's needs. I purchased this book with the hope of finally understanding how to install and use these free software tools to create and maintain my own internet business. I spent the first day just trying to get the software to load properly. I couldn't find the troubleshooting section in this book and it offered no online support. It did offer three different methods of installation on different OS but the sections just ran together with no clearly defined break between OS's. The book store I bought it from wouldn't take it back because there policy wouldn't allow a refund on books that have the software envelope torn open. How are we supposed to know if the book is any good with out installing the software that comes with it? The two are designed to go with each other. All I can tell you is save yourself some trouble and buy a different book. Sam really dropped the ball on this one.
Rating: 2 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 10:54 am
PROS:
* Learned a lot PHP syntax
* Learned concept behind PHP
* Easy to read and somewhat to follow
CONS:
* Instructions are accurate
* When installing CD i got lost and had to find a way to get back on track
* Difficulty following author when she use codes with which platform(should of stick to Windows ONLY since its the most popular)
OVERALL:
Worth buying, I don't regret it. I recommend this book for people with some experience in programming not a total beginner.
Rating: 4 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Learn how to use PHP, MySQL and Apache together to create fine interactive web sites using a step-by-step lesson plan perfect for supplementing classroom studies, or for individual learning with Julie C. Meloni's SAMS Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL and Apache All in One. From installing the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database system to creating dynamic interactions between these programs, a cd for Mac, Linux or Windows offers up a starter kit perfect for learning, testing, and producing results.
Rating: 5 / 5
February 6th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
this a good book for people with very little PHP, MySQL and Apache knowledge. some of the things about apache configuration file is not very clear. other than that it is excellent.
Rating: 5 / 5