PHP & MySQL: The Missing Manual

If you can build websites with CSS and JavaScript, this book takes you to the next level-creating dynamic, database-driven websites with PHP and MySQL. Learn how to build a database, manage your content, and interact with users through queries and web forms. With step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and jargon-free explanations, you'll soon discover the power of server-side programming.
The important stuff you need to know:

* Get a running start. Write PHP scripts and create a web form right away. * Learn the language. Get up to speed on PHP and SQL syntax quickly. * Build a database. Use MySQL to store user information and other data. * Make it dynamic. Create pages that change with each new viewing. * Be ready for mistakes. Plan error messages to help direct users. * Manage your content. Use the file system to access user data, including images and other binary files. * Control operations. Create an administrative interface to oversee your site.