PEAR is about code reuse. That's the primary motivation for this book. If you're a PHP programmer and you've developed any database projects, PEAR::DB is for you. Over the lifetime of PHP there have been several great database abstractions developed, some OO, some not. PEAR::DB is the standard object oriented database abstraction. As PHP continues to evolve and grow in its user base, more and more developers will be hired to maintain and modify existing code. By standardizing on PEAR, maintenance and upgrades will focus on business-specific code and not general-purpose code such as database access. In-depth coverage of: 1. Installing and configuring PEAR and PEAR::DB on Windows and Linux. 2. Using PEAR::DB to access multiple database back ends including MySQL(R), PostgreSQL, Microsoft (R) SQL Server, SQLite and others. 3. Much more...

A comprehensive guide to developing extensions for PHP. Includes detailed examples for using all of the standard atomic and complex PHP variable types. Also includes object-oriented examples and methods for exposing new internal classes. This book is intended for advanced PHP and C programmers looking to either extend PHP directly or to gain a better understanding of the PHP programming internals. Linux and Windows examples are covered.

A Complete Resource for Developing Applications with PHP4

Build dynamic database-enabled Web applications with PHP4 using this comprehensive sourcebook. You'll learn to take advantage of all of the new enhancements--including sessions, a faster interpreter, and enhanced Java and XML support--that make this easy-to-learn language ideal for developing Web applications. Filled with real-world examples that show how to build both template-based and database-driven sites, this book contains all the essential tools and information for creating rich Web content. Covering everything from installation and configuration to interaction with existing codebases, this book offers complete guidance for today's professional developer.

You'll find everything you need to:

• Master all of the new features of PHP4
• Process and validate forms
• Separate HTML from PHP4 code
• Debug and re-use code
• Work with templates and databases
• Generate static HTML pages from dynamic data

For clear, detailed information on working with PHP4--including coverage of its latest features--no other book can offer the same depth and breadth of coverage as this invaluable guide.

Special features include:

• PHP4 language overview
• Coverage of installation and configuration
• Debugging tips and techniques
• Appendices containing function lists, build options, and Internet resources
• Hundreds of real-world examples for creating dynamic Web sites