Chapter 2. Using PEAR
In This Chapter
Understanding PEAR and what it can do for you
Setting up PEAR
Installing a PEAR package that fits your needs
Using a PEAR package
Chapter 1 of this minibook discusses how extensions to PHP can add a lot of functionality to the language and make your life as a programmer easier. But wait — it gets better! PEAR, or the PHP Extension and Application Repository, is a library of extensions and code libraries you can use in your applications. In this chapter, you can find out what exactly PEAR is, how to set it up, and how to use PEAR packages in your applications.
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