Web Development with PHP: From Basics to Deployment

The book "Web Development with PHP: From Basics to Deployment" is a comprehensive practical guide for those who want to master PHP and learn how to build modern web applications from scratch to deployment on a real server. The author consistently guides the reader from basic concepts to professional development practices, paying special attention to real-world projects and typical tasks.

What will you learn from the book?

• PHP Basics: syntax, data types, control structures, functions, working with forms and sessions.
• Object-Oriented Programming: classes, inheritance, interfaces, traits, design patterns.
• Working with Databases: MySQL, PDO, query building, migrations, ORM (using Eloquent as an example).
• MVC Architecture: separation of logic, creating your own framework, routing, template engines.
• Security: protection against XSS, CSRF, SQL injection, working with passwords, HTTPS.
• REST API: endpoint design, authentication (JWT, OAuth), versioning.
• Testing and Debugging: PHPUnit, Xdebug, logging, profiling.
• Deployment and DevOps: server setup (Nginx/Apache), Docker, CI/CD, working with Git, Composer, environments.

Who is this book for?

• Beginner developers — those who are just getting acquainted with web programming and want to master PHP as their primary language.
• Frontend developers — those looking to expand their skills in backend development and understand how server-side applications work.
• Students and graduates of IT courses — to systematize knowledge and gain practical experience.
• Self-taught learners and freelancers — striving to move from simple scripts to professional development and project deployment.

Why should you read this book?

Unlike many theoretical textbooks, this guide is built on real-world cases. Each chapter ends with a practical assignment, and at the end of the book, you will create a full-fledged project — an online store or a blog — that you can deploy on a hosting provider. The author uses modern tools (Composer, PSR standards, Docker) and explains how to write clean, maintainable code.

The book is written in simple and understandable language, with a large number of code examples and explanations. It is suitable both for self-study and for use as a textbook in courses.

Format and structure

• 20 chapters divided into 4 parts: "Basics", "Advanced Techniques", "Architecture and Security", "Deployment and Production".
• Over 150 code listings.
• Deployment checklists and security checklists.
• Links to additional resources and documentation.

After reading, you will be able to confidently develop web applications in PHP, work in a team, use modern methodologies, and successfully deploy projects on servers.