Effective, readable, and robust codes in PHP About This Book Leverage the newest tools available in PHP 7 to build scalable applications Embrace serverless architecture and the reactive programming paradigm, which are the latest additions to the PHP ecosystem Explore dependency injection and implement design patterns to write elegant code Who This Book Is For This book is for intermediate level developers who want to become a master of PHP. Basic knowledge of PHP is required across areas such as basic syntax, types, variables, constants, expressions, operators, control structures, and functions. What You Will Learn Grasp the current state of PHP language and the PHP standards Effectively implement logging and error handling during development Build services through SOAP and REST and Apache Trift Get to know the benefits of serverless architecture Understand the basic principles of reactive programming to write asynchronous code Practically implement several important design patterns Write efficient code by executing dependency injection See the working of all magic methods Handle the command-line area tools and processes Control the development process with proper debugging and profiling In Detail PHP is a server-side scripting language that is widely used for web development. With this book, you will get a deep understanding of the advanced programming concepts in PHP and how to apply it practically The book starts by unveiling the new features of PHP 7 and walks you through several important standards set by PHP Framework Interop Group (PHP-FIG). You'll see, in detail, the working of all magic methods, and the importance of effective PHP OOP concepts, which will enable you to write effective PHP code. You will find out how to implement design patterns and resolve dependencies to make your code base more elegant and readable. You will also build web services alongside microservices architecture, interact with databases, and work around third-party packages to enrich applications. This book delves into the details of PHP performance optimization. You will learn about serverless architecture and the reactive programming paradigm that found its way in the PHP ecosystem. The book also explores the best ways of testing your code, debugging, tracing, profiling, and deploying your PHP application. By the end of the book, you will be able to create readable, reliable, and robust applications in PHP to meet modern day requirements in the software industry. Style and approach This is a comprehensive, step-by-step practical guide to developing scalable applications using PHP 7.1

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Develop robust and reusable code using a multitude of design patterns for PHP 7 About This Book Learn about advanced design patterns in PHP 7 Understand enhanced architectural patterns Learn to implement reusable design patterns to address common recurring problems Who This Book Is For This book is for PHP developers who wish to have better organization structure over their code through learning common methodologies to solve architectural problems against a backdrop of learning new functionality in PHP 7. What You Will Learn Recognize recurring problems in your code with Anti-Patterns Uncover object creation mechanisms using Creational Patterns Use Structural design patterns to easily access your code Address common issues encountered when linking objects using the splObserver classes in PHP 7 Achieve a common style of coding with Architectural Patterns Write reusable code for common MVC frameworks such as Zend, Laravel, and Symfony Get to know the best practices associated with design patterns when used with PHP 7 In Detail Design patterns are a clever way to solve common architectural issues that arise during software development. With an increase in demand for enhanced programming techniques and the versatile nature of PHP, a deep understanding of PHP design patterns is critical to achieve efficiency while coding. This comprehensive guide will show you how to achieve better organization structure over your code through learning common methodologies to solve architectural problems. You'll also learn about the new functionalities that PHP 7 has to offer. Starting with a brief introduction to design patterns, you quickly dive deep into the three main architectural patterns: Creational, Behavioral, and Structural popularly known as the Gang of Four patterns. Over the course of the book, you will get a deep understanding of object creation mechanisms, advanced techniques that address issues concerned with linking objects together, and improved methods to access your code. You will also learn about Anti-Patterns and the best methodologies to adopt when building a PHP 7 application. With a concluding chapter on best practices, this book is a complete guide that will equip you to utilize design patterns in PHP 7 to achieve maximum productivity, ensuring an enhanced software development experience. Style and approach The book covers advanced design patterns in detail in PHP 7 with the help of rich code-based examples.

Build Dynamic, Database-Driven Web Sites PHP is a fully developed, server-side embedded scripting language, and its importance for web application development has grown with the rise of the Apache web server. Are you a novice programmer? This book starts with the basics and takes you wherever you want to go. A seasoned pro? You'll be amazed at how much you can capitalize on PHP's power and object-oriented support, and how it leverages your knowledge of other languages. Finally, if you're a PHP user in search of an authoritative reference, you need look no further. Mastering PHP 4.1 guides you through all levels of real-world web programming problems and provides expert advice on which solutions work best. Coverage Includes: Reading and writing files Validating data with regular expressions Accessing MySQL and PostgreSQL databases Accessing LDAP servers Generating images and PDF documents on the fly Building authentication and access-control systems Sending e-mail and building web-to-e-mail interfaces Creating your own classes Closing common security holes in PHP scripts Parsing and generating XML documents Using sessions to store persistent data Debugging misbehaving scripts Encrypting and decrypting sensitive data Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The Faster Web is quickly changing the way we think about Web development. The Web has changed considerably in recent years and is now built upon many new technologies: the HTTP/2 protocol, asynchronous programming, PHP tools like Blackfire.io and server monitoring tools like the TICK stack. This book will help you take a deep dive into these ...

Increase your productivity by implementing data structures About This Book Gain a complete understanding of data structures using a simple approach Analyze algorithms and learn when you should apply each solution Explore the true potential of functional data structures Who This Book Is For This book is for those who want to learn data structures and algorithms with PHP for better control over application-solution, efficiency, and optimization. A basic understanding of PHP data types, control structures, and other basic features is required What You Will Learn Gain a better understanding of PHP arrays as a basic data structure and their hidden power Grasp how to analyze algorithms and the Big O Notation Implement linked lists, double linked lists, stack, queues, and priority queues using PHP Work with sorting, searching, and recursive algorithms Make use of greedy, dynamic, and pattern matching algorithms Implement tree, heaps, and graph algorithms Apply PHP functional data structures and built-in data structures and algorithms In Detail PHP has always been the the go-to language for web based application development, but there are materials and resources you can refer to to see how it works. Data structures and algorithms help you to code and execute them effectively, cutting down on processing time significantly. If you want to explore data structures and algorithms in a practical way with real-life projects, then this book is for you. The book begins by introducing you to data structures and algorithms and how to solve a problem from beginning to end using them. Once you are well aware of the basics, it covers the core aspects like arrays, listed lists, stacks and queues. It will take you through several methods of finding efficient algorithms and show you which ones you should implement in each scenario. In addition to this, you will explore the possibilities of functional data structures using PHP and go through advanced algorithms and graphs as well as dynamic programming. By the end, you will be confident enough to tackle both basic and advanced data structures, understand how they work, and know when to use them in your day-to-day work Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide full of examples of implementation of data structures and real world examples to solve the problems faced. Each topic is first explained in general terms and then implemented using step by step explanation so that developers can understand each part of the discussion without any problem.

The Software Engineer's Guide to Acing Interviews: Software Interview Questions You'll Most Likely Be Asked "Mastering the Interview: 80 Essential Questions for Software Engineers" is a comprehensive guide designed to help software engineers excel in job interviews and secure their dream positions in the highly competitive tech industry. This book is an invaluable resource for both entry-level and experienced software engineers who want to master the art of interview preparation. This book provides a carefully curated selection of 80 essential questions that are commonly asked during software engineering interviews. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess the candidate's technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the role. This book goes beyond just providing a list of questions. It offers in-depth explanations, detailed sample answers, and insightful tips on how to approach each question with confidence and clarity. The goal is to equip software engineers with the skills and knowledge necessary to impress interviewers and stand out from the competition. "Mastering the Interview: 80 Essential Questions for Software Engineers" is an indispensable guide that empowers software engineers to navigate the interview process with confidence, enhance their technical prowess, and secure the job offers they desire. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, this book will significantly improve your chances of acing software engineering interviews and advancing your career in the ever-evolving world of technology.

Design, configure, build, and test professional web applications in PHP 7About This Book* Leverage the newest tools available in PHP 7 to build scalable applications.* This comprehensive guide is filled with practical examples that simplify the understanding of advanced PHP programming concepts.* Increase confidence in your team's codebase through the use of automated unit and functional tests, thanks to Test Driven Development and Behavior Driven Development tools such as PHPUnit and Behat.Who This Book Is ForThe book will help developers with basic knowledge of PHP, learn the advanced concepts.What you will learn* Get to know object-oriented SOLID principles with PHP* Perform event sourcing and CQRS in a Microservice architecture* Increase modularity with Aspect Oriented Programming* Event-driven programming with Websockets* Perform Unit testing and Continuous Integration with Travis CI* Run regression and functional tests in the browser with Behat, Mink, and SeleniumIn DetailPHP is a server-side scripting language that is widely used for web development. It provides maximum efficiency and superior security features, two of the many reasons that makes it one of the most popular programming languages in the world.With this book, you will get a deep understanding of the advanced programming concepts in PHP and how to apply it practically. This is a comprehensive guide that focuses on some cutting-edge topics in PHP.The book starts by unveiling the new features of PHP 7 and walks you through the SOLID programming principles that will help you design and create awesome object APIs. You will master automated dependency injection after building an example injector from scratch. The book will teach you how to implement aspect-oriented programming concepts to separate out cross-cutting concerns and increase modularity. You will learn to employ websockets, messaging queues, asynchronous, non-blocking techniques, and reactive programming to build amazing real-time applications in PHP.The book then covers the usage of Event Sourcing and Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) to realize an event-driven REST-based microservice architecture-a powerful approach to building modern, scalable applications. Finally, you will learn the best ways of testing your code in PHP through the use of automated unit tests and functional tests.By the end of the book, you will create amazing, reliable, and robust PHP applications.

Advance your modern web application development skills with Yii Framework 2 About This Book Learn to work with the key aspects of Yii Framework 2 Explore how to create RESTful APIs with Yii Incorporate codeception with Yii2 to test your code thoroughly Who This Book Is For This book is for Yii Framework developers who want to quickly master Yii2. This book assumes some familiarity with Yii2, PHP 5, and HTML5. What You Will Learn Explore Yii2's conventions and learn how to properly configure Yii2 Create both web and console applications Reduce development time by learning to create classes automatically with Gii, Yii2's automatic code generation tool Use Yii2's database migration tool Manage and access databases with Active Record, DAO, and Query Builder Handle user authentication and authorization within Yii2 Create RESTful APIs with Yii Framework 2 Test applications automatically with codeception In Detail The successor of Yii Framework 1.1, Yii2 is a complete rewrite of Yii Framework, one of the most popular PHP 5 frameworks for making modern web applications. The update embraces the best practices and protocols established with newer versions of PHP, while still maintaining the simple, fast, and extendable behavior found in its predecessor. This book has been written to enhance your skills and knowledge with Yii Framework 2. Starting with configuration and how to initialize new projects, you'll learn how to configure, manage, and use every aspect of Yii2 from Gii, DAO, Query Builder, Active Record, and migrations, to asset manager. You'll also discover how to automatically test your code using codeception. With this book by your side, you'll have all the skills you need to quickly create rich modern web and console applications with Yii2. Style and approach This book is a step-by-step guide to mastering every aspect of Yii Framework 2. Each chapter outlines a new set of tools along with code that can be used to efficiently create modern web and console applications

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