Books and Recomendations

[TheSeoGuy]

I was wondering if anyone had any books or resources they would recommend for learning PHP and MySQL.

We are considering:
PHP and MySQL Web Development, Second Edition or
Web Database Applications with PHP & MySQL

In addition to one of the above we may also purchase:
MySQL, Second Edition.

Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

[Timotheos]

PHP and MySQL Web Development, Second Edition

This is the most recommended, thorough and up to date book. I'd go with this one.

Web Database Applications with PHP & MySQL

This is the one I learned from. It's a good book too but just a little dated.

[bluedevil]

When you know the basics I recommend

Advanced PHP Programming by George Schlossnagle
MySQL by Paul DuBois
MySQL Reference Manual by Axmark, Monty

[Timotheos]

MySQL Reference Manual by Axmark, Monty

Isn't this the same info that's on the mysql site?

[isitreal]

Web Database Applications with PHP & MySQL, that's a very good book, also Programming PHP, both from O'Reilly. I've never bought an O'Reilly book and regretted it, their reference sections make them last a lot longer than many others.

[TheSeoGuy]

Thanks for the great info everyone.

Timotheos,

Would you say that the PHP and MySQL Web Development, Second Edition book has everything you need to get going for MySQL? Some of the reviews I have read say it leaves a lot to be desired in regards to MySQL. That is why I was also considering the MySQL Second Edition, but wasn’t sure if I needed it or not.

Thanks again.

[Timotheos]

Would you say that the PHP and MySQL Web Development, Second Edition book has everything you need to get going for MySQL?

I'd say yes.

Some of the reviews I have read say it leaves a lot to be desired in regards to MySQL. That is why I was also considering the MySQL Second Edition, but wasn’t sure if I needed it or not.

Mind you, I haven't read the DuBois book but it looks like an excellent resource.

I think it depends.

If you got the budget then I'd just buy both. Why not? Knowledge is good.

If this is part of your day job then I'd buy both.

If your project is even somewhat more complex then the examples in the first book then I'd buy both.

Hope that helps,
Tim

[TheSeoGuy]

Timotheos,

Thanks for the info! As Budget is always a concern, we are going with just the first book for now. PHP and MySQL Web Development, Second Edition. If we need to get into the depths of MySQL, we will pick up the MySQL Second Edition down the road. I had a chance to check all three out at the local book store and I believe the first one will be a good fit.

Thanks again for all the opinions and thoughts. They were a big help!