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MySQL is one of the most frequently-used databases on the Web. The reasons are manifold, but given that it's free, and in many cases outperforms big-name (and expensive) commercial database systems this is not all that hard to understand. With PHP, which has native support for MySQL and many millions of installations, it forms a hard to beat combination which is provided by many hosting providers. Here you'll find my recommendations for books about MySQL. |
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If you're going to buy just a single book about MySQL, this is undoubtedly it. The author, daily
answering user's questions on the MySQL mailing list, really knows what kind of questions and problems both beginning and advanced users
have. I follow that mailing list daily, and if anyone asks for a book recommendation, this one invariably comes up. I'm using MySQL on
this site, but I could do a lot more; so far, with experience in database design, I've muddled through, but I could use a lot more detailed
knowledge on MySQL, and maintenance and administration in particular. High on my my wishlist!
Get it!
Robert Cross commented:
This seems to me to be the widely acknowledged best work on MySQL, and it covers the Windows 9X/NT
versions of MySQL as well. Personally I regard it as a book to recommend without reservation, and my copy now looks a little battleworn!
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Michael Kofler takes a somewhat different approach than Paul Dubois in
that it not only treats MySQL itself, but also how to build applications with it using PHP, Perl and ODBC. The book is also considerably
newer making it possible to treat newer subjects such as transactions and full-text indices. The companion website has working examples,
downloadable source code and databases, and other useful material and links. The choice between this book and Paul Bubois' will largely
depend on whether you prefer more breadth or more depth.
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Mysql and Perl for the Web
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I use both Perl and MySQL a lot, but not in combination. If you do, you must have this book by one of the
MySQL gurus.
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PHP Fast & Easy Web Development
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PHP and MySQL Web Development
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Another book about the PHP/MySQL combo that doesn't assume too much and will take you quite a
long way. But if you've grasped the basics already, this may not be what you are looking for. Then again, this books develops many practical
real-world examples, including setting up an e-commerce site, user authentication, session control, etc. If you're looking for a kick start
implementing such things yourself, the book may be exactly what you're looking for, even if you're no longer a beginner. The book has arrived
now, and I'm absolutely delighted with it: each practical example is introduced with a clear outline of the problem and a nice diagram of
the different states the solution should handle. Code modules that were developed earlier are sensibly re-used. It comes with a CD-Rom with
everything you need to get started, and all sample code. If you use the combination of PHP and MySQL (or even PHP with another back-end
database) this book can't be missed in your library.
Get it!
Bryan Capitano
commented:
This is the best book on the market I think. But it depends on your skill level. This book has a section on basic PHP language, another section on setting up MySQL databases, and a third section with practical examples of PHP/MySQL projects, including source code etc.
It covers 90% of everything you'd need to REALLY know. For the other 10%, I like to use the WROX series Professional PHP Programming. It has a nice library of MySQL functions in the glossary which Welling and Thomson would have been really wise to incorporate.
The two of these books make a SLAMMING dynamic duo. You just can't fail with them.
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