Beginning PHP and Oracle

Beginning PHP and Oracle: From Novice to Professional offers comprehensive information on using the PHP scripting language in conjunction with Oracles database platform. PHP is one of the most prominent open source technologies in the area of web development, while Oracle is one of the most widely deployed and used database products.


Youll learn to reap the benefits of these core technologies by using them in unison to create dynamic, data-driven web applications. The book is packed with practical examples based on the many years of real-world experience of authors W Jason Gilmore and Bob Bryla. This book is an ideal read for web designers or programmers wanting to create applications with PHP in an Oracle environment.

* The book covers a solid alternative to the "M" in the LAMP stack.
* Database examples are based on real-world scenarios.
* The text shows off Oracles strong enterprise features.
* The authors highlight Oracles robust internationalization support.

* Covers a solid alternative to the "M" in the LAMP stack
* Database examples are based on real-world scenarios
* Shows off Oracles strong, enterprise features
* Highlights Oracles robust internationalization support

About the Author
W. Jason Gilmore has been obsessing over all things open source related for almost ten years, with a primary focus on web development technologies. He has been extensively published in publications such as Developer.com, TechTarget, and Linux Magazine, with his work adopted for use within United Nations and Ford Foundation educational programs. Jason is the author of four books, most recently the best-selling Beginning PHP and MySQL 5, Second Edition, published by Apress.

Jason spends his days running Apress' open source program and his evenings writing, coding, and consulting. He's a board member of Code Mash, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the development community. When not in front of the computer, Jason can typically be found dreaming up home remodeling projects, and making homemade pasta.
Bob Bryla is an Oracle 8, 8i, 9, and 10g Certified Professional with more than 15 years of experience in database design, database application development, training, and Oracle database administration. He is the primary internet database designer and an Oracle DBA at Lands' End in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Bob works with PHP and Oracle on a daily basis to support the back end of the world's #1 clothing web site, landsend.com.
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