Stoyan Stefanov eBooks

If you want to significantly expand your web development skills beyond Php, this practical, hands-on book teaches you Ecmascript-the core JavaScript language-from the ground up. You will discover some similarities between JavaScript and Php, such as conditions and loops, but the primary focus is on JavaScript' unique object creation, classes, prototypes, and inheritance. JavaScript knowledge is essential for working with today's Web, whether you're building applications for the client, the server, or for mobile use-and your Php experience gives you a head start. This book will help you become fluent with JavaScript quickly, and then serve as a handy reference once you start coding.Explore JavaScript syntax, including variables, arrays, loops, and con...

This book explains many powerful PEAR packages for maximizing your PHP development productivity for accessing and displaying data, handling dates, working with XML and Web Services, and accessing Web APIs. This book is for PHP developers who want to maximize their productivity through the use of proven, high-quality, reusable PEAR components. Some experience of working with PEAR classes will prove helpful, and developers who've used PEAR before can find something new to delight them....

Create scalable and reusable high-quality JavaScript applications and libraries using the concepts of object-oriented programming. This book is for the beginning to intermediate web developer who wants to solve web development problems with smart JavaScript. It does not assume any prior knowledge of JavaScript programming; however even if you already know some JavaScript, there will be plenty for you to learn here....

This book gives you the power to use phpBB to set up and run your own online discussion forums with ease, and develop your own Internet community. It takes you through the whole process of setting up your phpBB site, and helps you create, customize and manage your own online community with phpBB. Written by experienced phpBB administrators and enthusiasts, the emphasis is on simple, and practical guidance for you to get the most from phpBB. This book is written by phpBB enthusiasts for new and intermediate users. It's ideal if you are just starting with online communities and want a powerful and free tool, or if you've already started with phpBB and want to take it further. Anyone with a basic knowledge of HTML and a willingness to learn about phpBB ...