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Summary: Just what I was looking for
Comment: This book finally put all the pieces together for me with php. I have been attempting to learn php for several months with a variety of books. And just when I think I get it something comes up that throws me off again.This book has filled in the gaps for me, finally making sense of php. I love the way every step is broken down and explained thoroughly. I finally get it, php that is.
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Summary: Practical applications for PHP!
Comment: This is the fourth book I've purchased regarding PHP scripting & it's by far the best. It's written in plain English and presented intuitively. The examples given in the book are scripts that I actually plan on using in future projects. David Powers doesn't delve too deeply into the nuts and bolts of each script like many other books I've tried. He keeps it simple and practical.
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Summary: The Best Ever
Comment: David Powers has surpassed all other books in his field. The best e-mail procedure I have ever seen. He also tells us why we are doing what we are doing. This book I keep reading over and over and learn new information each time I read it.
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Summary: Good book for those not new to development, but new to php
Comment: I've had trouble learning PHP from other resources before this book. I think it's because most books and tutorials take a "look at what this function you'll never use can do" approach. Not this book. As with most "FOE" books, the progressive learning centers around a (mostly) real world project that includes css and html issues. I think that is why this just "clicks" with me - I've never been able to get any use out of bland theory that is divorced from the rest of the whole picture. I've got to see the beauty of the design and the elegance of the code together - and this book does that.
Is it the complete all out reference for php? Probably not. And I don't guess an absolute web design beginner would be thrilled with it. But I don't think it is meant for either of those two things. I think it is best for those who may have tried php before but just couldn't stick with it. This book has enough in it to get you over the hump with php. At that point you can start answering your own question.
I just wish this book would have been around 5 years ago.
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Summary: An easy read.
Comment: This book is very easy to read and far from the boring technical manual I was afraid off. Although, it's casual style by no means hinders the great amount of information it contains.
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