With a focus on PHP 4 and PHP 5 new version, providing everything from an explanation of how PHP works with your web server and web browser to the ins and outs of working with databases and HTML forms. Learning PHP 5 guides you through every aspect of the language you have to master web programming for professional results. Learning PHP 5 covers the following topics, and more: How PHP works with your web browser and web server Basic PHP language, including data, variables, logic and looping Working with arrays and functions Creating a web form Working with databases like MySQL Remembering users with sessions XML parsing and generate Debugging Written by David Sklar, coauthor of PHP Cookbook and an instructor in PHP, this book offers the ideal classroom learning experience whether you are in the classroom or on your own. From learning how to install PHP to designing database-backed web applications, Learning PHP 5 will guide you through every aspect of your language must master to achieve professional web programming results.