PHP, the subject of this book, is an open source server-side scripting language that has taken web-based
development to a new level of sophistication.
In this book we will show you what PHP is, how it simplifies server-side scripting and adds to the
functionality of your web pages.
In particular, we'll be looking at the following areas:
+ The PHP language structure and syntax, including its data types, operators, statements and
functions;
+ The process of installing the scripting engine onyour server;
+ The myriad of PHP modules that greatly enhance its capabilities...