Can any one recomend a good PHP and MySQL book for a beginner???

David

    Well, honestly you're better off learning SQL in general, and PHP on its own. That way, you're not limiting yourself to just one database. SQL (92 standard) is almost accepted across all database types (mySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, etc.).

    The PHP book I'm aching to get is PHP 5 Unleashed. I've read really good reviews, and really want to see it.
    I'm reading (about 70% through) an SQL book by O'Reilly that I highly recommend.

    Learning SQL Alan Beaulieu (O'Reilly Publishing) ISBN: 0-596-00727-2 ($35.00 USD)
    [indent]This book goes over the general SQL workings and how to manipulate data on the server-side so PHP won't have to do all the work. It uses mySQL as the base database but limits itself to global SQL functions. It still lists the mySQL extensions in the appendix for further reading. It is a great tool and I've learned a lot about SQL and how to properly use it from the book.[/indent]
    PHP 5 Unleashed John Coggeshall (SAMS Publishing) ISBN: 0-672-32511-X ($33.00 USD)

    Hope I helped....

    ~Brett

      Thanks... I'm oracle trained my sql is fine. I need to learn php. I'm a QA guy going Dev, but i'll check out the php 5 book.

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