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Getting Started with PHP 8: A Beginner's Guide to Building Dynamic Websites Book

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  If you're new to PHP, or looking to brush up on your skills, "Getting Started with PHP 8" is the perfect place to start. This beginner's guide to building dynamic websites will take you step-by-step through the basics of PHP and provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to start building your own web applications. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: Setting up your development environment: You will learn how to install and configure PHP on your computer, and how to use popular tools such as XAMPP and WAMP. PHP Basics: The book covers the fundamentals of PHP, including syntax, data types, variables, and functions. You will also learn how to work with arrays, loops, and conditional statements. Working with Forms and Databases: You will learn how to build web forms and submit data to a PHP script, as well as how to connect to a MySQL database and perform basic CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations. Object-Oriented PHP: The book covers o...

Mastering PHP Dependency Management with Composer Book

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 Hello everyone! My name is W G T AVINDA and I'm thrilled to introduce my latest book, "Mastering PHP Dependency Management with Composer: Efficient Development of Modern PHP Applications." As a seasoned PHP developer, I've seen firsthand how dependency management can make or break a project. That's why I wrote this book – to help fellow developers master this crucial aspect of PHP development. What is PHP Dependency Management with Composer?: Dependency management refers to the process of managing the external libraries, frameworks, and other code dependencies that a PHP application relies on. Composer is a powerful tool that can automate this process, saving developers time and effort. Composer uses a JSON file to define a project's dependencies, and then automatically downloads and installs them, ensuring compatibility and consistency across the entire application. The Benefits of Using Composer: Using Composer offers many benefits to PHP developers. First ...