Apache, MySQL, and PHP Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

“Apache, MySQL, and PHP Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies” by Jeffrey M. Cogswell is a comprehensive guide published by John Wiley & Sons on December 5, 2003. This edition spans 768 pages and is presented in English, offering an extensive overview of the open-source web platform known as LAMP, which includes Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. The book is structured into seven minibooks, each serving as a convenient reference for various aspects of web development, including team collaboration, file sharing, and version control.

Readers will find detailed information on working with Linux and Apache, automating websites with Perl, and developing dynamic web pages using PHP. The book also covers accessing web databases with MySQL and processing web files with regular expressions. This resource is designed for those looking to enhance their understanding of software development and programming within the context of dynamic data-driven websites.