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Murach's PHP and MySQL, fourth edition
Joel Murach, author
Ray Harris, author
Mike Murach & Associates
www.murach.com
9781943873005, $59.50, PB, 848pp

https://www.amazon.com/Murachs-PHP-MySQL-Joel-Murach/dp/1943873003

Synopsis: Simply stated, the fully updated and expanded fourth edition of "= Murach's PHP and MySQL" teaches in a methodical, comprehensive, step-by-ste=
p instruction manaul coverying everything on using PHP and MySQL for web ap=
ps - - exactly the way the pros do. In fact, it will enable even the most n= ovice of computer programmers how to effectively create a database-driven w= ebsite that implements the MVC pattern in just the first 6 chapters. Then, = the rest of the chapters comprising this exhaustive 'how to' manual shows h=
ow to build out your PHP and MySQL skills to a professional level of expert= ise using today's best practices.

Critique: Exceptionally 'user friendly' in organized and presentation, this=
new fourth edition of "Murach's PHP and MySQL" by the team of Joel Murach = and Ray Harris is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, comm= unity, and academic library Computer Science instructional reference collec= tions, and would make an ideal textbook for computer programming and websit=
e designing curriculums.

Editorial Note: Joel Murach is the oldest son of computer programming publi= shing pioneer Mike Murach. Joel has been writing and editing books about co= mputer programming for over 30 years now. During that time, he has written = extensively on a wide range of Java, .NET, web, and database technologies. =
He has had best-selling books in all of those categories! In his books, you=
can see his clear approach to teaching any subject.

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