You need to develop an interactive Web site in a hurry! Your boss just put you in charge of your company’s online catalog. And you don’t have a clue about how to develop a Web database application. Don’t panic, the Dynamic Duo,” PHP and MySQL, are here to save the day. MySQL is a fast, easy-to-use, open-source relational database management system that runs on most operating systems. PHP is a fast, easy-to-use, free scripting language designed for use on the Web that interacts with just about every type of database management system. Together, PHP and SQL have spelled relief for thousands of reluctant Web database developers just like you.PHP and MySQL For Dummies fills you in on how to develop Web database applications using the Dynamic Duo — and no programming or database experience required! With this friendly reference as your guide, you’ll:Build and use a MySQL databaseAdd PHP to HTML filesUse all the features of the PHP languageUse HTML forms to collect information from usersShow information from a database in a Web pageStore information in a databaseIn plain English, expert Janet Valade explains PHP and MySQL and shows you how to access and get started with them. And with the help of two complete sample applications, she walks you through the entire Web database application development process. Topics covered in detail include:Creating and changing MySQL databases and moving data in and out of themWriting PHP programs that enable your Web pages to insert, update, or remove information from a MySQL databaseOrganizing PHP programs into a functioning application that interacts with MySQL databasesCommon traps to avoid when developing Web database applications and fixes for common problemsThe bonus CD-ROM features:PHPMySQLApache Web serverSample applications and code from the bookReady to take your site to a bold new level of interactivity? PHP and MySQL For Dummies shows you how.