Lengstorf J. PHP 8 for Absolute Beginners..App Develop. 3ed 2022

Textbook in PDF format

Embark on a practical journey of building dynamic sites aided by multiple projects that can be easily adapted to real-world scenarios. This third edition will show you how to become a confident PHP developer, ready to take the next steps to being a Full Stack Developer and/or successful website or web application programmer.
You won't be swamped with every detail of the full PHP language up front – instead, you’ll be introduced to a small, versatile subset of PHP by learning to use it creatively to develop dynamic projects. You will see how to use variables, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming. Secure programming techniques are used throughout the book to demonstrate the proper way to defend against hackers. You will learn how to plan and create MySQL/MariaDB databases and access them using PHP. During this process, you will be introduced to data objects, UI design concepts, and design patterns. Model-View-Controller (MVC) methodology will be used to keep a consistent logical design for each project.
Getting Ready to Program
Understanding PHP: Language Basics
Form Management
Building a Dynamic Image Gallery
Reviewing PHP 8 Basic Syntax �
Databases, MVC, and Data Objects
Building the Basic Blog System
Basic Blog: Entries and Comments
Basic Blog: Images and Authentication
Summary