2. Developing Web Applications

The life of a PHP programmer normally begins with individual scripts, dedicated to a single purpose. From there one begins using more and more files, building up Web applications. Eventually you might get to developing sites on your own server and, if you’re lucky, balanced over multiple servers. No matter how large your projects are, learning new and improved ways to develop Web applications is an important part of the life of the PHP programmer. As is being reminded to abide by the fundamentals.

In this chapter, the focus is on developing Web applications beyond the beginner or intermediate level. Assuming a mastery of standard Web application tools, like using sessions and templates, the topics here range from ...

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