PHP in easy steps, 4th edition: Updated for PHP 8 by Mike McGrath

PHP in easy steps, 4th edition by Mike McGrath is a practical guide to PHP programming. This 4th edition is updated for PHP 8.

Key details

• Covers core PHP language features including variables, arrays, logic, loops, functions and classes
• Includes syntax-highlighted example code that is freely downloadable
• Explains how to install a free web server and the PHP interpreter for a working development environment
• Shows how to write server-side scripts using PHP operators and control structures
• Includes working with HTML form data, cookies and session data
• Introduces accessing Web Services APIs over HTTP

Synopsis

PHP in easy steps, 4th edition demonstrates the aspects of PHP needed to produce professional web programming results, using clear, syntax-highlighted examples. It introduces PHP fundamentals such as variables, arrays, logic, looping, functions and classes, and provides downloadable code to support learning.

The book also covers setting up a free web server and PHP interpreter, writing server-side scripts, processing HTML form data, and working with cookies and session data. It includes guidance on accessing Web Services APIs over HTTP and is updated for PHP 8.

Table of contents

• Getting started
• Storing values
• Performing operations
• Testing conditions
• Employing functions
• Manipulating strings
• Building classes
• Handling files
• Producing forms
• Preserving data
• Adding Web Services