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Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site Using PHP & MySQL - Fourth Edition
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This classic, hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles and techniques needed to build a fully functional database-driven Website using PHP and MySQL has been revised for its fourth edition. It remains essential reading for the budding developer.
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Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site using PHP & MySQL - Part 1: Installation
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Before you can start building your database-driven Web presence, you must first ensure that you have the right tools for the job. In this first chapter, Kev will tell you where to obtain the two essential components you'll need: the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database management system. He'll also step you through the set-up procedures on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and show you how to test that PHP is operational on your Web server. You'll even get to write your first PHP-driven web page.
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Yes, You Can Use HTML 5 Today!
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Is HTML 5 really too far away to worry about? Bruce Lawson doesn't think so -- you can start using HTML 5's new structural elements right away.
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Take Your CSS to the Desktop with Adobe AIR!
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Did you realize that if you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript then you know enough to create your own desktop applications using Adobe AIR? In this article Ill demonstrate just how easy it is to create your own desktop app, complete with custom window design using nothing but CSS and jQuery.
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YUI 3: Lighter, Faster, Easier to Use
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The Yahoo User Interface library has established itself as one of the key JavaScript libraries to use enhancing the user experience on a web page. In this article, Ara previews what's around the corner for the next version: YUI 3.
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The Battlefield of Design: Designers vs Clients
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Have you ever been frustrated at a client for not taking your design advice? Perhaps you should analyze the process that you follow. Here, Paul lays out a seven-step approach for delivering truly collaborative design that keeps everyone happy.
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What's New and Cool in Flex 4?
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Flex 4, codenamed Gumbo, is the latest version of Adobes popular Rich Internet Application (RIA) framework, and developers can now get their hands on the beta! Andrew Muller offers us a taste of what's new in Flex 4.
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Web Host Smackdown: 6 Hosting Plans Reviewed
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Does your web host offer all the features you need? Akash Mehta puts six developer-friendly web hosts through their paces. Which reigns supreme?
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How To Create A Modern Press Release
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The Internet landscape has changed over the past few years, and the rules of online marketing have changed with it. In this excerpt from his latest book, Brandon spells out how to create and distribute an effective press release.
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Wireframing with Balsamiq Mockups
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Wireframing has become an essential part of the web design process. While every web designer has a preference, no tool has yet to dominate the industry. In this article Alex takes a close look at a simple and inexpensive tool called Balsamiq Mockups. Will it suit everyone? Will it help your productivity? Will it add sparkle to your mockups? Read on to find out.
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