This textbook, PHP and MySQL Essentials (2012) published by Jemma, Inc., serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to building dynamic web applications by integrating the PHP scripting language with the MySQL database engine. Targeted at novice programmers, the book combines clear explanations, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises to enable learners to develop web apps that handle user input, manage data storage, and provide interactive functionality. Through a progression of topics from PHP basics to database connectivity and application deployment, the book equips readers with foundational skills needed in modern web development.