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Essential Skills--Made Easy Learn how to build dynamic, data-driven Web applications using PHP. Covering the latest release of this cross-platform, open-source scripting language, PHP: A BeginnerAnd#39;s Guide teaches you how to write basic PHP programs and enhance them with more advanced features such as MySQL and SQLite database integration, XML input, and third-party extensions. This fast-paced tutorial provides one-stop coverage of software installation, language syntax and data structures, flow control routines, built-in functions, and best practices. Designed for Easy Learning: Key Skills Andamp; Concepts Lists of specific skills covered in the chapter Ask the Expert QAndamp; A section filled with bonus information and helpful tips Try This Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skills notes. Extra information related to the topic being covered Tips Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things. Cautions Errors and pitfalls to avoid Self-Tests Chapter-ending quizzes to test your knowledge Annotated Syntax Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated.