Get past all the hype about PHP and dig into the real power of this language. "PHP: The Good Parts" gives you look at the most useful features of this language, and explains how you can speed up the web development process with them. You'll learn why the most commonly used PHP features are often misused or misapplied, and which features add strength to object-oriented programming. You'll also focus on features that help you integrate your application with databases. "PHP: The Good Parts" is ideal for both new and experienced PHP programmers. If you're an experienced web developer using Java, Ruby, or another language, you'll also benefit from this book, whether you're switching over to PHP or have inherited existing PHP code that you need to alter. No matter what your background in programming is, this is the 'go to' guide to help you hone your PHP skills.