Davey Shafik eBooks

PHP Master is tailor-made for the PHP developer who's serious about taking their server-side applications to the next level and who wants to really keep ahead of the game by adhering to best practice, employing the most effective object-oriented programming techniques, wrapping projects in layers of security and ensuring their code is doing its job perfectly.Create professional, dynamic applications according to an object-oriented programming blueprintLearn advanced performance evaluation techniques for maximum site efficiencyBrush up on the best testing methods to refine your code and keep your applications watertightProtect your site against attacks and vulnerabilities with the latest security systemsPlug in to some serious functionality with PHP's...

The PHP Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks Hacks, 2nd Edition is a collection of powerful PHP 5 solutions to the most common programming problems.Featuring best-practice code and a commonsense approach to development, this book includes coverage of:Manage errors gracefully.Build functional forms, tables, and SEO-friendly URLs.Reduce load time with client- and server-side caching.Produce and utilize web services with XML.Secure your site using access control systems.Easily work with files, emails, and images.And much moreThe question and answer format will allow you to to quickly find and reference any of the 101 solutions, saving you hours of Internet research or painful trial error. All solutions are fully explained and the ready-to-use code is...

A compilation of best practice solutions to common Web Development problems in PHP, focusing on the achievement of practical goals by applying well-structured, object orientated software design principles.Volume 1 covers the foundations of PHP including writing portable and reusable code, storing and extracting data from files, manipulating text, working with email and error handling.In addition to being an excellent reference with over 60 customizable solutions, the book acts as an excellent primer for Object Orientated Programming. PHP 5 has now been released and has been given significant OOP features, which are a must-learn for PHP Developers.All code in the book is backwards compatible with earlier versions of PHP....

Note: A completely updated revised edition of this book is now available. Please search for "The PHP Anthology, 2nd Edition" (ISBN: 0975841998) A compilation of best practice solutions to common Web Development problems in PHP, focusing on the achievement of practical goals by applying well-structured, object orientated software design principles.Volume 2 covers the applications of PHP in the real world including authentication access control, XML, stats tracking, caching data to improve performance, design techniques and design patterns. The chapter on Design Patterns is particularly unique as it teaches readers about common object architectures which can be used to solve common (though unique) problems.In addition to being an excellen...