EAN: 9783319569727

UNDERGRADUATE TOPICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE PROG...

This concise and accessible textbook will enable readers to quickly develop the working skills
necessary to solve computational problems in a server-based environment  using HTML and PHP.
The importance of learning by example (as opposed to simply learning by copying) is emphasized
through extensive use of hands-on exercises and examples  with a specific focus on useful
science and engineering applications. The clearly-written text is designed to be simple to
follow for the novice student  without requiring any background in programming or mathematics
beyond algebra.Topics and features: describes the creation of HTML pages and the
characteristics of HTML documents  showing how to use HTML tables  forms  lists  and frames to
organize documents for use with PHP applications  explains how to set up a PHP environment 
using a local or remote server  introduces the capabilities and syntax of the PHP language 
including coverage of array syntax and use  examines user-defined functions in programming 
summarizing PHP functions for reading and writing files  viewing the content of variables  and
manipulating strings  reviews the PHP GD graphics library  presenting applications for creating
pie charts  bar graphs  and line graphs suitable for displaying scientific data  includes
appendices listing HTML and ASCII special characters  and highlighting the essential basic
strategies for solving computational problems. Supplying all of the tools necessary to begin
coding in HTML and PHP  this invaluable textbook is ideal for undergraduate students taking
introductory courses in programming. The book will also serve as a helpful self-study text for
professionals in any technical field.

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