In this session we will begin at the beginning using PHP and MySQL together and progress through some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this killer combination.

We'll cover:

• Setting up your MySQL database for the web
• Connecting to MySQL using PHP's MySQL functions
• Connecting to MySQL using PEAR DB
• PHPMyAdmin: instant PHP GUI for MySQL
• Tips and tricks including:
  • Paging through large result sets
  • Troubleshooting common problems
  • Using MySQL for customised logging
  • Password protected pages with MySQL

If you are a beginner you will leave with a good grasp on combining PHP and MySQL in web projects. If you have used the LAMP tools before, or at least used the MP tools, you will see some common problem types and approaches to tackling them.