Covering the latest release of the platform-cross, open source scripting language, PHP: A Beginner's Guide teaches you how to write basic programs PHP and enhance them with features of more advanced such as MySQL and integration of SQLite databases, the input XML, and third-party extensions. Designed for Easy Learning: Key Skills & Concepts - List of specific skills covered in this chapter Ask the Expert - Q & A section contains bonus information and helpful tips Try This - Hands-on exercises that show how to apply your skillsNotes - Extra information related to the topics coveredTips - reminder Helpful or alternative ways of doing things Attention - Errors and pitfalls to avoidSelf-Tests - Chapter-end quizzes to test your knowledgeAnnotated Syntax - Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques are illustrated