The Zend Framework is a truly amazing PHPbased web application development framework and platform that is breathing new life into PHP development. One of the most common uses for a framework such as this is to build contentdriven web sites. Pro Zend FrameworkTechniques offers: A structured guide for PHP developers, ultimately helping you to create more flexible software much more quickly Clear guidance through the entire process of building a customcontent management system (CMS)with the Zend Framework The ideal example project, building a CMS, to illustrate how to use the many different aspects of the framework What youll learn How to structure a real Zend Framework application top to bottom using a CMS application How to work with abstract (flexible) data structures How to add security, access control, and authentication with the Zend Framework How to build a custom, modular CMS How to integrate web services and RSS with a Zend Framework application How to do performance tuning, graceful error handling, internationalization, and more... Who this book is for This book is for intermediatelevel PHP developers who want to build custom contentdriven web sites. Secondly, this book serves as a very readable reference with realworld examples of many of the core Zend Framework components. Table of Contents Getting Started Designing Your Site Building and Processing Web Forms with Zend_Form Managing Data with Zend Framework Working with CMS Data Managing Content Creating the Site Navigation Handling Security in a Zend Framework Project Searching and Sharing Content Extending Your CMS Advanced Topics Installing and Managing a Site with Your CMS