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Before you can start building your database-driven web presence, you must first ensure that you have the right tools for the job. In this first chapter, Kev will tell you where to obtain the two essential components you'll need: the PHP scripting language and the MySQL database management system. He'll also step you through the set-up procedures on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, and show you how to test that PHP is operational on your web server. You'll even get to write your first PHP-driven web page.

This classic, hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles and techniques needed to build a fully functional database-driven web site using PHP and MySQL has been revised for its fourth edition. It remains essential reading for the budding developer.

Is HTML 5 really too far away to worry about? Bruce Lawson doesn't think so -- you can start using HTML 5's new structural elements right away.

Did you realize that if you know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript then you know enough to create your own desktop applications using Adobe AIR? In this article Ill demonstrate just how easy it is to create your own desktop app, complete with custom window design using nothing but CSS and jQuery.

The Yahoo User Interface library has established itself as one of the key JavaScript libraries to use enhancing the user experience on a web page. In this article, Ara previews what's around the corner for the next version: YUI 3.

Have you ever been frustrated at a client for not taking your design advice? Perhaps you should analyze the process that you follow. Here, Paul lays out a seven-step approach for delivering truly collaborative design that keeps everyone happy.

Flex 4, codenamed Gumbo, is the latest version of Adobes popular Rich Internet Application (RIA) framework, and developers can now get their hands on the beta! Andrew Muller offers us a taste of what's new in Flex 4.

Does your web host offer all the features you need? Akash Mehta puts six developer-friendly web hosts through their paces. Which reigns supreme?

The Internet landscape has changed over the past few years, and the rules of online marketing have changed with it. In this excerpt from his latest book, Brandon spells out how to create and distribute an effective press release.

Wireframing has become an essential part of the web design process. While every web designer has a preference, no tool has yet to dominate the industry. In this article Alex takes a close look at a simple and inexpensive tool called Balsamiq Mockups. Will it suit everyone? Will it help your productivity? Will it add sparkle to your mockups? Read on to find out.

With ColdFusion and Flex, it's easy to produce nifty Rich Internet Applications. In this article, Kai Koenig gives us the solid grounding needed to build a well architected RIA. Plus, take our quiz and score a free copy of Getting Started with Flex!

Beginner web designers, especially those who come from a print background, often neglect to consider certain aspects of the Web that are unique to the medium. Matt spells out the stuff that every designer should know before they build their first site.

Ever wanted to combine the rich user interface of Flex with the reliable server-side processing that PHP provides? You can! In this tutorial, Lennart demonstrates how to turn a PHP app into a slick, Flex-driven widget.

Displaying non-standard fonts on the Web has always meant either relying on Flash or sacrificing the accessibility of your page. Is utilizing the canvas element the answer we've been looking for?

In this tutorial, Jack demonstrates how to create a small Flex widget to display a set of location-based Flickr photos, and embed it so that it doesn't interfere with your web page content.

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