In the first part of a series of articles, Craig explains why namespaces were required in PHP and how they can be used in your code.

The fourth edition of Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is so much more than a little update -- it approaches development in a whole new way. Here, Kevin explains the book's new method for creating pretty URLs with little effort.

The fourth edition of Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is so much more than a little update -- it approaches development in a whole new way. Here, Kevin explains the book's new method for creating pretty URLs with little effort.

PHP 5.3 is the most significant update since version 5.0. Craig provides installation instructions for your Windows development PC and points out a number of problems that you may encounter.

PHP 5.3 is the most significant update since version 5.0. Craig provides installation instructions for your Windows development PC and points out a number of problems that you may encounter.

To celebrate the release of the new edition of well-loved SitePoint book "Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site Using PHP & MySQL, 4th Edition" — by Kevin Yank, we're publishing a chapter a day next week, beginning Tuesday the 7th of July. Check out what you'll be reading.

To celebrate the release of the new edition of well-loved SitePoint book "Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site Using PHP & MySQL, 4th Edition" — by Kevin Yank, we're publishing a chapter a day next week, beginning Tuesday the 7th of July. Check out what you'll be reading.

With over 40,000 copies sold of the three previous editions, I’m very pleased to announce the latest title hot off the SitePoint production line. Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site Using PHP & MySQL (4th Edition) -- by Kevin Yank

With over 40,000 copies sold of the three previous editions, I’m very pleased to announce the latest title hot off the SitePoint production line. Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site Using PHP & MySQL (4th Edition) -- by Kevin Yank

SitePoint is looking for two experienced PHP developers (one with a sysadmin twist) to join the team here at SitePoint HQ in Melbourne, Australia. Help us find the right person for either of these positions, and we’ll buy you a shiny, new iPhone 3GS! Know someone with “mad PHP skillz” who either lives in Melbourne or [...]

SitePoint is looking for two experienced PHP developers (one with a sysadmin twist) to join the team here at SitePoint HQ in Melbourne, Australia. Help us find the right person for either of these positions, and we’ll buy you a shiny, new iPhone 3GS! Know someone with “mad PHP skillz” who either lives in Melbourne or [...]

Earlier this week, Google launched a campaign to make the web faster. It appears to be a call for improving the quality of web sites in general, but with a focus on performance. The project includes an article on “PHP performance tips”, which is bordering on being ridiculous. There are of course lots of blog posts [...]

Earlier this week, Google launched a campaign to make the web faster. It appears to be a call for improving the quality of web sites in general, but with a focus on performance. The project includes an article on “PHP performance tips”, which is bordering on being ridiculous. There are of course lots of blog posts [...]

Why spend valuable time coding everything by hand? Using a PHP framework is a great way to save time and effort on your next project. Sean highlights 16 frameworks for you to choose from.

Why spend valuable time coding everything by hand? Using a PHP framework is a great way to save time and effort on your next project. Sean highlights 16 frameworks for you to choose from.