This is a book about PHP, the open source Web scripting language that has joined Perl, ASP,
and Java on the select list of languages that can be used to create dynamic online
environments. It is also a book about programming. In the space available, it is neither
possible to create a complete guide to programming in PHP nor to cover every function and
technique that PHP offers. Nevertheless, whether you are an experienced programmer
considering a move to PHP or a newcomer to scripting, the steps in this book should provide
enough information to get your journey off to a good start.
