Building CRUD Applications with PHP and MySQL: Step-by-Step Web Development for Beginners

A Practical Guide to Creating Dynamic Websites with Create, Read, Update, and Delete Functionality Using PHP and MySQL

Learn to build dynamic web applications with PHP and MySQL through hands-on CRUD operations. Complete beginner-friendly guide with practical examples and real projects.

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Category: PHP

Pages: 447

Language: English

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DSIN: Z9CWEA3PMKY3

About This Book

Master PHP and MySQL Development with Complete CRUD Applications Transform your web development skills with this comprehensive guide to building dynamic, database-driven applications using PHP and MySQL. **Building CRUD Applications with PHP and MySQL** provides a structured, hands-on approach to learning server-side web development through practical implementation of Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations. This book bridges the gap between basic programming knowledge and professional web development skills. You'll start with environment setup and progress through each CRUD operation systematically, learning not just how to write PHP code, but how to write secure, maintainable, and professional-quality applications. ### What Makes This Book Different Unlike theoretical programming books, this guide emphasizes **practical application** from day one. Every concept is immediately reinforced through working examples that you can run, modify, and expand. You'll build real web applications while learning, giving you a portfolio of projects by the time you finish. The book integrates **modern PHP practices** including PDO database connections, prepared statements for security, and object-oriented programming concepts. Security and best practices are woven throughout the content rather than treated as an afterthought, ensuring you develop good habits from the beginning. ### Comprehensive Learning Path Starting with basic PHP syntax and MySQL fundamentals, you'll progressively build more complex applications. The structured approach ensures solid understanding at each level before advancing to more sophisticated techniques. By the final chapter, you'll complete a full contact management system that demonstrates professional development practices. Perfect for beginners with basic HTML knowledge who want to add server-side programming to their skill set, as well as developers from other languages looking to master PHP and MySQL integration.

Quick Overview

Learn to build dynamic web applications with PHP and MySQL through hands-on CRUD operations. Complete beginner-friendly guide with practical examples and real projects.

Key Topics Covered

  • PHP fundamentals
  • MySQL database design
  • PDO database connections
  • CRUD operations implementation
  • Form processing and validation
  • SQL query optimization
  • Web application security
  • Error handling and debugging
  • Project organization and structure
  • User interface development
  • Data sanitization
  • Session management
  • File organization

Who Should Read This Book

Web development beginners, HTML/CSS developers wanting to add backend skills, Students learning web programming, Career changers entering web development, Developers from other languages learning PHP, Small business owners building their own websites

Prerequisites

Basic HTML knowledge, Understanding of web browsers and servers, Familiarity with basic programming concepts, Text editor usage

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | ---------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Introduction to CRUD Applications | 20 | | 2 | Setting Up the Environment | 34 | | 3 | Creating a MySQL Database | 54 | | 4 | Connecting PHP to MySQL | 76 | | 5 | Create Operation – Add New Records | 102 | | 6 | Read Operation – Display Records | 136 | | 7 | Update Operation – Edit Records | 162 | | 8 | Delete Operation – Remove Records | 192 | | 9 | Organizing Your Project | 214 | | 10 | Adding Features | 250 | | 11 | Security and Validation | 289 | | 12 | Final Project | 315 | | App | MySQL data types quick reference | 336 | | App | Common PDO functions | 362 | | App | CRUD SQL templates | 385 | | App | Deployment checklist | 402 | | App | Troubleshooting tips | 427 |

About This Publication

**Building CRUD Applications with PHP and MySQL** is designed to take you from PHP beginner to confident web application developer through systematic, hands-on learning. This book focuses exclusively on practical skills you need to build real-world web applications. You'll master the fundamental CRUD operations that power virtually every web application: creating new records, reading and displaying data, updating existing information, and deleting records safely. Each operation is taught through complete, working examples that demonstrate both the technical implementation and the user interface considerations. The learning approach emphasizes understanding over memorization. You'll learn why certain techniques are preferred, how to structure your code for maintainability, and how to implement security measures that protect your applications from common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. By completing this book, you'll have built several working web applications and gained the confidence to tackle your own PHP projects. The final project brings together everything you've learned into a comprehensive contact management system that serves as a template for future applications. The book includes practical appendices with MySQL reference materials, common PHP functions, SQL templates, deployment checklists, and troubleshooting guides that serve as ongoing resources for your development work.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
2.3 MB
Chapters
12
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
beginner
Reading Time
20-26

Special Features

• **Hands-on Learning**: Every concept reinforced through working examples • **Complete Projects**: Build real applications while learning • **Security-First Approach**: Learn secure coding practices from the beginning • **Modern PHP Techniques**: Uses current best practices and PDO connections • **Progressive Difficulty**: Builds complexity gradually for solid understanding • **Professional Code Organization**: Learn to structure projects maintainably • **Comprehensive Reference**: Appendices serve as ongoing development resources • **Real-World Applications**: Examples reflect actual development scenarios • **Troubleshooting Guidance**: Common problems and solutions included • **Deployment Ready**: Learn to prepare applications for production

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