Even if you only have a basic knowledge of HTML, you can build data-driven, interactive, dynamic websites by combining the open-source technologies with Web standards. Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript is a classic, step-by-step guide for teaching you how to do this. It has been updated many times, and always uses the latest core technologies of Web programming today, including PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, as well as React library.

The author of MySQL Cookbook Paul DuBois is one of the first group of contributors of MySQL online reference manuals, who has written many classic books about MySQL. It is important to note that this book isn't to teach you how to develop a complete and complex application; on the contrary, it is to help you overcome various problems had stumped you in MySQL database development. Therefore, it is suitable for all related personnels engaged in the development of database technology to read. And it has became one of must-read books for MySQL developers.

As a representative of open source software, MySQL had already become the world's most popular DBMS (database managing system) long time ago. After Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 10 Minutes (AKA: SQL Crash Course), MySQL Crash Course became another classic bestseller. This book is actually written by Ben Forta at the requests from many readers, and specifically for MySQL users.