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Now installed on more than 20 million Internet domains around the world PHP isan undisputed leader in web programming languages. Database connectivitypowerful extensions and rich objectorientation are all reasons for itspopularity but nearly everyone would agree that above all PHP is one of theeasiest languages to learn and use for developing dynamic web applications. Theease of development and simplicity of PHP combined with a large community andexpansive repository of open source PHP libraries make it a favorite of webdesigners and developers worldwide. PHP in a Nutshell is a complete referenceto the core of the language as well as the most popular PHP extensions. Thisbook doesnt try to compete with or replace the widely available onlinedocumentation. Instead it is designed to provide depth and breadth that cantbe found elsewhere. PHP in a Nutshell provides the maximum information densityon PHP without all the fluff and extras that get in the way. The topicgrouping tips and examples in this book complement the online guide and makethis an essential reference for every PHP programmer. This book focuses on thefunctions commonly used by a majority of developers so you can look up theinformation you need quickly. Topics include Objectoriented PHP Networking String manipulation Working with files Database interaction XML Multimedia creation Mathematics Whether youre just getting started orhave years of experience in PHP development PHP in a Nutshell is a valuableaddition to your desk library. «