The MySQL® database has become the world's most popular open source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability, and ease of use. That’s why best-selling authors Phil Pratt and Mary Last are pleased to introduce their latest database textbook - A Guide to MySQL. This straightforward text utilizes three case databases â€[Read More]

This book takes a comprehensive look at Magento, a robust and flexible e-commerce platform built on the Zend framework. With over 750,000 downloads, Magento is the fastest growing open source e-commerce solution. This book walks you through all of the steps necessary to build a fully functional Magento-based web site. It also includes information o[Read More]

Build powerful interactive AJAX applications with script.aculo.us and PHP Get started quickly with script.aculo.us library with as little as one line of code Explore Prototype library features, tutorials, code, and examples Learn script.aculo.us' In-place Editing, Auto Completion, Sliders, Drag-and-Drop, Effects, and Multimedia A book with le[Read More]

MySQL is the leading open source database on the market and PHP continues to dominate the server side of the scripting market—together, they are the most popular and common team for creating dynamic, database-driven web sites. This comprehensive book covers the newest version of PHP and MySQL and is packed with extensive code examples, full worki[Read More]

This is the Official Guide on the award-winning SilverStripe programming framework, authored by the creators of the open source CMS.  SilverStripe is a robust and flexible website content management system (CMS) tightly integrated with an application framework.  It is open source and embraces modern system architecture and agile developmen[Read More]

The Zend Framework is one of today’s most popular PHP–based web application development frameworks. Beginning Zend Framework is a beginner’s guide to learning and using the Zend Framework. It covers everything from the installation to the various features of the framework to get the reader up and running quickly. What you’ll learn [Read More]

If your development involves working with dates and times, then this book is a must-have. In this book, Derick Rethans (contributor to PHP's core date extension and well-known PHP expert) explores in great detail the subtle nuances of working with dates and times. Frequently PHP developers encounter unexpected results that adversely affect their so[Read More]

The turnkey solution for Oracle’s new FREE database--only from Oracle Press This book and CD-ROM package contains everything you need to get started programming on Oracle Database 10g Express Edition. Learn, hands-on, how to develop enterprise applications in PHP which run on Oracle Database 10g Express Edition. The CD-ROM includes a full vers[Read More]

A university's halls of residence keep track of their data through a combination of disparate spreadsheets and carbon-paper, with no provision for historic analysis. While it is clear that a fully computer based system would provide an adequate solution to the problem, there are several factors that must be taken into account before a system can b[Read More]

The Zend Framework is a truly amazing PHP–based web application development framework and platform that is breathing new life into PHP development. One of the most common uses for a framework such as this is to build content–driven web sites. Pro Zend Framework CMS offers A structured guide for PHP developers, ultimately helpi[Read More]