Expert PHP and MySQL takes you beyond learning syntax to showing you how to apply proven
software development methods to building commerce-grade PHP and MySQL projects that will stand
the test of time and reliably deliver on customer needs. Developers of real-world applications
face numerous problems that seem trivial on the surface but really do take some skill to get
right. Error handling is about more than just the mechanics in the PHP syntax but also about
handling MySQL errors logging those errors and about hiding information about application
internals that error messages sometimes can expose. Meet these challenges and more head-on!
Author Marc Rochkind shows how to begin a project right with a clear contract and set of
written requirements. You'll learn about project organization setting up a solid development
environment connecting with client personnel. Database design is essential and Expert PHP and
MySQL has you covered with guidance on creating a sound model and database and on pushing
functionality into the database as appropriate not everything should be done in PHP. Error
handling is covered at both the PHP and MySQL levels. Application structure is covered.
Guidance is provided on reporting. And finally there is conversion. In Expert PHP and MySQL
you'll explore the following: The popular and widely used combination of PHP and MySQL
Commercial-grade application of language and database features Human factors such as planning
and organization Organizing a project to meet requirements and satisfy the customer Structuring
an application for efficient development and future modification Coding PHP for productivity
reliability security Generating online downloadable and printed reports Converting existing
data to the new application
