From First Script to Full Website—Fast!
Tired of cobbling together PHP solutions from scattered online tutorials? Frustrated by outdated PHP practices that leave your code vulnerable and hard to maintain? Whether you’re building your first dynamic website or modernizing legacy systems, PHP Crash Course gives you a complete, practical foundation for writing professional web applications.
In this comprehensive, example-driven guide, you’ll learn how to:
Write clean, maintainable PHP code using modern language features and best practicesBuild secure web applications that protect against common vulnerabilitiesMaster database integration using PDO and object-relational mappings (ORMs)Implement professional features like shopping carts and user authenticationStructure applications using object-oriented programming and model-view-controller (MVC) patternsLeverage powerful tools like Composer and Twig to accelerate development
Starting with PHP fundamentals, you’ll progress through six carefully crafted sections covering essential patterns, security best practices, database integration, and advanced concepts like object-oriented programming. Each chapter builds on real-world examples, giving you the skills to solve common development challenges.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced developer looking to modernize your PHP skills, PHP Crash Course gives you everything you need to build professional, dynamic websites with confidence.
Includes setup instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and configuration details for Replit, the free online development environment.
From the Publisher
About the Author
Dr. Matt Smith is a senior lecturer in computing at Technology University (TU) Dublin, specializing in interactive multimedia and server-side web development. He has been teaching for over 30 years. Smith researches the use of applied computer game technology, especially to support teaching and learning, and is one of the authors of the Unity 2021 Cookbook.
About the Publisher
No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
ASIN : B09WJWJNXJ
Publisher : No Starch Press
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : January 21, 2025
Language : English
File size : 27.8 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 693 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1718502536
Page Flip : Enabled
Grade level : 8 – 12
Reading age : 13 years and up
Best Sellers Rank: #600,442 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #11 in PHP Computer Programming #13 in PHP Programming #69 in Object Oriented Design
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