For many people, the main reson for learning a scripting language like PHP is because of the interaction with databases it can offer. In this tutorial I will show you how to use PHP and the MySQL database to store information on the web and include it into your website. Before you read this tutorial you should have at least a basic knowledge of how to use PHP. If you do not yet know PHP, I suggest that you read our PHP tutorial before continuing.

• What is PHP?
• Installing and configuring PHP and MySQL
• Exploring data types
• Controlling code with logical expressions and loops
• Using PHP's built-in functions
• Writing custom functions
• Building dynamic webpages
• Working with forms and form data
• Using cookies and sessions to store data
• Connecting to MySQL with PHP
• Creating and editing database records
• Building a content management system
• Adding user authentication