PHP in a Nutshell

A Desktop Quick Reference

By: Paul Hudson

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Paperback | 28 October 2005

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Now installed on more than 20 million Internet domains around the world, PHP is an undisputed leader in web programming languages. Database connectivity, powerful extensions, and rich object-orientation are all reasons for its popularity, but nearly everyone would agree that, above all, PHP is one of the easiest languages to learn and use for developing dynamic web applications. The ease of development and simplicity of PHP, combined with a large community and expansive repository of open source PHP libraries, make it a favorite of web designers and developers worldwide. PHP in a Nutshell is a complete reference to the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. This book doesn't try to compete with or replace the widely available online documentation. Instead, it is designed to provide depth and breadth that can't be found elsewhere. PHP in a Nutshell provides the maximum information density on PHP, without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topic grouping, tips, and examples in this book complement the online guide and make this an essential reference for every PHP programmer. This book focuses on the functions commonly used by a majority of developers, so you can look up the information you need quickly. Topics include: * Object-oriented PHP * Networking * String manipulation * Working with files * Database interaction * XML * Multimedia creation * Mathematics Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in PHP development, PHP in a Nutshell is a valuable addition to your desk library.

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"...there is no unnecessary waffle, but plenty of code to get your teeth into. It's a desktop guide for quick reference, so not all your queries will be answered, but it will certainly point you in the right direction. An indispensable guide to PHP programming." .net, May 2006

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Preface
Introduction to PHP
PHP History
Advantages of PHP
Getting Help
Getting Certified
PHP Resources
Installing PHP
Installing on Windows
Installing on Unix Testing
Your Configuration
System Configuration
The PHP Interpreter Running
PHP Scripts Extending
PHP PEAR Abnormal Script Termination
The PHP Language
The Basics of PHP
Variables Whitespace Heredoc Brief
Introduction to Variable Types
Code Blocks
Opening and Closing Code
Islands Comments
Conditional Statements
Case Switching Loops
Infinite Loops
Special Loop
Keywords Loops
Within Loops Mixed-Mode
Processing Including Other Files Functions
Variables and Constants
Types of Data True or False
Strings Integers
Floats Automatic Type Conversion
Checking Whether a Variable Is Set: isset( ) Variable
Scope Variable
Variables Superglobals
Using $_ENV and $_SERVER
References
Constants Arrays
Operators Arithmetic
Operators Assignment
Operators String
Operators Bitwise
Operators Comparison
Operators Incrementing and Decrementing
Operators Logical
Operators Some Operator Examples
The Ternary Operator
The Execution Operator
Operator Precedence and Associativity
Function Reference
Undocumented Functions
Handling Non-English Characters
Object-Oriented PHP Conceptual
Overview Classes
Objects Properties
The `this'' Variable Objects
Within Objects Access Control Modifiers
Object Type Information
Class Type Hints Constructors and Destructors
Copying Objects
Comparing Objects with == and === Saving Objects
Magic Methods
Static Class Methods and Properties
Helpful Utility Functions
Interfaces Dereferencing
Object Return Values
HTML Forms What Does It Mean to Be Dynamic?
Designing a Form Handling
Data Splitting Forms Across Pages
Validating Input Form Design Summary
Cookies and Sessions
Cookies Versus Sessions
Using Cookies
Using Sessions
Storing Complex Data Types
Output Buffering
Why Use Output Buffering?
Getting Started Reusing Buffers
Stacking Buffers
Flushing Stacked Buffers
Reading Buffers
Other OB Functions
Flushing Output
Compressing Output
URL Rewriting
Security Security Tips Encryption
Files Reading
Files Creating and Changing
Files Moving, Copying, and Deleting Files
Other File Functions Checking Whether a File
Exists Retrieving File
Time Information
Dissecting Filename Information
Handling File
Uploads Locking Files with flock( ) Reading File
Permissions and Status Changing File
Permissions and Ownership
Working with Links
Working with Directories
Remote Files
File Checksums Parsing a Configuration File
Databases Using MySQL with PHP PEAR::DB SQLite Persistent Connections MySQL Improved
Regular Expressions
Basic Regexps with preg_match( ) and preg_match_all( )
Regexp Character Classes
Regexp Special Characters
Words and Whitespace
Regexps Storing Matched Strings
Regular Expression Replacements
Regular Expression Syntax Examples
The Regular Expressions Coach
Manipulating Images
Getting Started Choosing a Format
Getting Arty
More Shapes
Complex Shapes
Outputting Text Loading
Existing Images
Color and Image Fills
Adding Transparency Using Brushes
Basic Image
Copying Scaling and Rotating
Points and Lines Special Effects
Using imagefilter( ) Interlacing an Image
Getting an Image''s MIME Type
Creating PDFs Getting Started
Adding More Pages and More Style
Adding Images PDF Special Effects
Adding Document Data
Creating Flash
A Simple Movie Flash
Text Actions Animation
XML & XSLT Simple XML Transforming XML Using XSLT
Network Programming Sockets HTTP Sending Mail Curl
Distributing Your Code
Cross-Platform Code 1: Loading Extensions
Cross-Platform Code 2: Using Extensions
Cross-Platform Code 3: Path and Line Separators
Cross-Platform Code 4: Coping with php.ini Differences
Cross-Platform Code 5: Checking the PHP Versionwith phpversion( ) and version_compare( )
Debugging
The Most Basic Debugging
Technique Making Assertions Triggering
Your Own Errors Testing with php_check_syntax( ) Source
Highlighting Handling MySQL
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A Desktop Quick Reference

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