Robin Nixon

Build interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. With the latest edition of this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming using the most recent versions of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, Node.js, and the powerful React library. Web designers will learn how to use these technologies together while picking up valuable web programming practices along the way, including how to optimize websites for mobile devices. You'll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site suitable for both desktop and mobile browsers. Explore MySQL from database structure to complex queries Use the MySQL PDO extension, PHP's improved MySQL interface Create dynamic PHP web pages that tailor themselves to the user Manage cookies and sessions and maintain a high level of security Enhance JavaScript with the React library Use Ajax calls for background browser-server communication Style your web pages by acquiring CSS skills Implement HTML5 features including geolocation, audio, video, and the canvas element Reformat your websites into mobile web apps

Essential guide to elements used for building stylized and responsive web designs with succinct descriptions of functions followed by example code. With core elements easily accessible in six laminated pages, beginners have a starting point and pros have a quick reference to double check CSS foundations. Author Robin Nixon worked with computers in the 80s and started developing websites in the 90s becoming an expert and writing over 40 programming books and over 500 articles for top computer magazines. With his expertise in the field and writing to his audience within our famous QuickStudy format, this reference has more quality actionable facts per page than any book or website. Whether you need a handy reference as a pro or student, this inexpensive desktop tool is a best-seller and proven to help.

Essential Structured Query Language (ANSI SQL-99) six page laminated guide with core commands, statements, syntax and terms for support of beginners who are learning, and experts as a handy quick reference. Author Robin Nixon worked with computers in the 80s and started developing websites in the 90s becoming an expert and writing over 40 programming books and over 500 articles for top computer magazines. With his expertise in the field and writing to his audience in our succinct and organized QuickStudy format, this reference has more quality actionable facts per page than any book or website. Designed for quick access to the facts you need, this inexpensive tool has been a best seller for over 10 years and is an easy add to your programming toolbox.

Build interactive, data-driven websites with the potent combination of open source technologies and web standards, even if you have only basic HTML knowledge. With the latest edition of this popular hands-on guide, you'll tackle dynamic web programming using the most recent versions of today's core technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, and the powerful React and React Native libraries. Web designers will learn how to use these technologies together while picking up valuable web programming practices along the way--including how to optimize websites for mobile devices. Finally, you'll put everything together to build a fully functional social networking site suitable for both desktop and mobile browsers. Explore MySQL from database structure to complex queries Use the MySQL PDO extension, PHP's improved MySQL interface Create dynamic PHP web pages that tailor themselves to the user Manage cookies and sessions and maintain a high level of security Enhance JavaScript with the React and React Native libraries Use Ajax calls for background browser server communication Style your web pages by acquiring CSS skills Implement HTML5 features, including geolocation, audio, video, and the canvas Reformat your websites into mobile web apps

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Build real-world CSS skills in less than an hour per lesson—online video tutorials included!CSS & CSS3: 20 Lessons to Successful Web Development provides easy-to-follow lessons that use text, sample exercises, and video for the entry-level CSS programmer. Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete. All the basics of CSS through to more advanced features like adding dynamic effects, animation, transitions, and web fonts are covered. This practical guide also introduces just enough of the additional technologies and techniques—like HTML and JavaScript—needed to complete the lessons.One-hour lessons teach practical techniques that can be applied immediatelyWrap ups contain a summary, tips for further study, and self-test questionsOnline video accompanying each lesson offer valuable, step-by-step instruction

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Master PHP in 20 lessons--online video tutorials included!Based on the author's successful online courses, this complete, integrated learning tool provides easy-to-follow lessons that feature clear explanations, sample code and exercises, and video tutorials.Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete.PHP: 20 Lessons to Successful Web Developmentcovers the basics, including constants, superglobals,operators, and arrays. Next, you'l learn ow to work with multidimensional arrays, write unctions, manipulate objects, build web forms, anage security, use Ajax, and much more. ogether, the book and almost five hours of videotraining make learning PHP easier than ever!Ready-to-use code at www.mhprofessional.com

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Master JavaScript in 20 lessons--online video tutorials included!Based on the author's successful online courses, this complete, integrated learning tool provides easy-to-follow lessons that feature clear explanations, sample code and exercises, and video tutorials. Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete.JavaScript: 20 Lessons to Successful Web Development covers the basics, including variables, operators, arrays, objects, and values. Next, you'll learn how to use conditional statements, work with multidimensional arrays, manipulate objects, handle errors, manage cookies, use Ajax, and much more. Together,the book and almost five hours of video training make learning JavaScript easier than ever!Ready-to-use code at www.mhprofessional.com

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Master HTML and HTML5 in 20 lessons--online video tutorials included!Based on the author's successful online courses, this complete, integrated learning tool provides easy-to-follow lessons that feature clear explanations, sample code and exercises, and video tutorials. Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete.HTML5: 20 Lessons to Successful Web Developmentcovers the basics of HTML, including laying out an HTML document, using fonts, colors, and images, creating lists and tables, and building forms. Next, you'll learn how to use the HTML5 canvas, support geolocation, build advancedforms, implement local storage, add audio and video to your pages, and much more. Together, the book and almost five hours of video training make learning HTML5 easier than ever!Ready-to-use code at www.mhprofessional.com

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.300+ Ready-to-Use PHP, JavaScript, and CSS SolutionsWeb Developer's Cookbook contains more than 300 PHP, JavaScript, and CSS recipes you can use right away to create interactive Web content. All of the solutions are fully documented and their functionality clearly explained, along with customization tips. The recipes include HTML examples and screen shots showing exactly how to apply them in real-world situations. Methods for using HTML5 to make Web pages even more interactive and dynamic are also provided. Shorten development time and sharpen your programming skills with help from this practical guide.Filled with tested recipes for:PHPText processing * Image handling * Content management * Forms and user input * Internet * Chat and messaging * MySQL, sessions, and cookies * APIs, RSS, and XML * Incorporating JavaScriptJavaScriptCore functionality * Location and dimensions * Visibility * Movement and animation * Chaining and interaction * Menus and navigation * Text effects * Audio and visual effects * Cookies, Ajax, and security * Forms and validation * Solutions to common problemsCSSManipulating objects * Text and typography * Menus and navigation * Page layout * Visual effects * Dynamic objects * Dynamic text and typography * Incorporating JavaScript * Superclasses

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Essential Skills--Made Easy!Create advanced websites, web apps, and standalone apps for Apple iOS and Google Android devices. HTML5 for iOS and Android: A Beginner's Guide explains, step by step, how to use HTML5 and CSS3 as well as supporting technologies, such as JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. Download wrapper code from the book's companion website to enable your programs to run like native iOS or Android apps. You'll also get tips for distributing your creations in various app stores. Everything you need to get started developing powerful mobile apps and websites is included in this hands-on guide.Designed for Easy Learning:Key Skills & Concepts--Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapterAsk the Expert--Q&A sections filled with bonus information and helpful tipsNotes--Extra information related to the topic being coveredTips--Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing thingsCautions--Errors and pitfalls to avoidAnnotated Syntax--Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustratedRobin Nixon is a developer and freelance technical writer who has published more than 500 articles in magazines such as PC Plus, PCW, Web User, PC Advisor, and PC Answers. He is the author of several computer books, including Plug-in PHP, Plug-in JavaScript, and Plug-in CSS.