, this 848-page manual covers essential web development skills, including the use of PHP 8 enhancements like match expressions and constructor property promotion. Murach Books Key Features & Content
Crucially, this section introduces the integration of PHP with MySQL immediately. Rather than treating databases as an advanced topic, the authors introduce SQL and database design early, allowing the reader to build dynamic applications from the start. Topics include:
Murach's signature layout puts technical explanations on the left page and corresponding code examples or diagrams on the right. This allows you to scan for what you need quickly without wading through dense text.