January 2023 MBR The Computer Shelf

The Computer Shelf

Murach's PHP and MySQL, fourth edition
Joel Murach, author
Ray Harris, author
Mike Murach & Associates
www.murach.com
9781943873005, $59.50, PB, 848pp

https://www.amazon.com/Murachs-PHP-MySQL-Joel-Murach/dp/1943873003

Synopsis: Simply stated, the fully updated and expanded fourth edition of "Murach's PHP and MySQL" teaches in a methodical, comprehensive, step-by-step instruction manaul coverying everything on using PHP and MySQL for web apps - - exactly the way the pros do. In fact, it will enable even the most novice of computer programmers how to effectively create a database-driven website that implements the MVC pattern in just the first 6 chapters. Then, the rest of the chapters comprising this exhaustive 'how to' manual shows how to build out your PHP and MySQL skills to a professional level of expertise using today's best practices.

Critique: Exceptionally 'user friendly' in organized and presentation, this new fourth edition of "Murach's PHP and MySQL" by the team of Joel Murach and Ray Harris is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and academic library Computer Science instructional reference collections, and would make an ideal textbook for computer programming and website designing curriculums.

Editorial Note: Joel Murach is the oldest son of computer programming publishing pioneer Mike Murach. Joel has been writing and editing books about computer programming for over 30 years now. During that time, he has written extensively on a wide range of Java, .NET, web, and database technologies. He has had best-selling books in all of those categories! In his books, you can see his clear approach to teaching any subject.

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