4.5. Summary

In this chapter, you've learned the basics of MySQL statements, as well as how to interact with the database from your PHP scripts.

In the next chapter, you'll learn how to begin building your blog by creating a basic entry manager that will allows you to create, modify, and delete entries, as well as display them on a public page.

4.5.1. Recommended Reading

You might find the following links useful for drilling down in more detail on several of the topics covered in this chapter.

• The MySQL Extension: http://us2.php.net/manual/en/book.mysql.php

• The MySQLi Extension: http://us3.php.net/mysqli

• PHP Data Objects (PDO): http://us.php.net/manual/en/book.pdo.php