In an effort to help ISVs gain access to the resources they need, we wanted to pass along an insightful tutorial from the Sun Developer Network that tackles Developing MySQL Database Applications with PHP. With a focus on database connectivity from a PHP script, the series targets application developers who are new to the development of MySQL database apps with PHP.
This initial installment, in a four part series, looks at using the MySQL improved extension, mysqli, and also provides simple examples for connecting, inserting, and retrieving data from a MySQL database.
Overall, the article highlights:
• Access MySQL With PHP Database ExtensionsEnjoy!
• Major PHP API Offerings for MySQL
• Which PHP Database Extension to Use?
• Create the City Table in the test Database for Code Examples
• Use the MySQL Improved Extension, mysqli
• Install PHP With the mysqli Extension
• Test the MySQL Database Connectivity Using the PHP mysqli Extension
• Work With Prepared Statements
• Links For More Information
