PHP and MySQL

Hypertext Preprocessor or PHP ia an open source programming language that is used for developing interactive Web sites. PHP is a scripting language that is executed from a Web server. PHP is one of the fastest growing programming languages today. One of the reason for PHP's popularity has to do with its simplicity. The language is reality easy to learn, allowing non-program ers to quickly incorporate PHP functionality into a Web site. MySQL is an open-source relational database that is often used with PHP. Together PHP and MySQL are quickly turning into one of the most popular technology combinations for Web site development.

Before you begin learning PHP and MySQL you need to do 2 tasks.

Task # 1: Download the student data files required for this course from www.course.com. The ISBN for the textbook is 0-619-21687-5.

Task # 2: Take the PHP and MySQL Pre-test by clicking on pre-test on the left of your screen.