DevOps for PHP Developers: From Local Server to Production

The book "DevOps for PHP Developers" is a practical guide that will help PHP programmers master modern DevOps tools and approaches. Author Andrey Volkov, a senior developer with 10 years of experience, shares proven methodologies for automating the development and operation processes of PHP applications.

What is this book about?

The book covers the full lifecycle of a PHP project: from setting up a local environment to monitoring in production. You will learn how to:

• Set up Docker containers for PHP, Nginx, and MySQL
• Organize CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
• Automate deployment to servers using Ansible and Deployer
• Configure monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Optimize the performance of PHP applications under high load

Who is this book for?

The book is intended for PHP developers of any level who want to:

• Stop being afraid of the command line and servers
• Automate routine deployment tasks
• Reduce the number of errors when rolling out updates
• Increase the stability and performance of their projects

What will you learn?

After reading, you will be able to independently:

• Create isolated development environments using Docker
• Set up automated testing and project builds
• Deploy applications to servers in minutes, not hours
• Track errors and bottlenecks in production
• Apply security best practices during deployment

The book contains many practical examples with real configurations that can be immediately adapted to your own projects. All examples are tested on PHP 8.x and modern DevOps tools.

It is ideally suited both for freelancers working on their own projects and for development teams striving to adopt a DevOps culture. The knowledge gained from this book will help you become a more independent and valuable specialist.