Web Development in PHP: From Basics to Deployment

This book will be your reliable guide into the world of web development in PHP — one of the most popular programming languages for creating dynamic websites and web applications. Whether you are taking your first steps in programming or already have experience with other languages, you will find structured knowledge here, supported by practical examples.

What is this book about?

The book covers the full cycle of creating a web application — from writing the first line of code to deploying the project on a real server. You will start with the basics of PHP syntax, gradually moving on to more complex topics:

• PHP Basics: variables, data types, operators, control structures, and functions.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): classes, inheritance, interfaces, traits, and design patterns.
• Working with Databases: MySQL, PDO, building complex queries, ORM, and migrations.
• Security: protection against SQL injection, XSS attacks, CSRF, data encryption, and session management.
• Modern Frameworks: basics of working with Laravel and Symfony, MVC architecture.
• API and Integrations: creating RESTful APIs, working with JSON, connecting third-party services.
• Deployment and DevOps: server setup (Nginx/Apache), Docker, CI/CD, working with Git and Composer.

Who is this book for?

This book will be useful for:

• Beginner developers who want to learn PHP from scratch and create their first project.
• Webmasters and freelancers looking to deepen their knowledge and move to a professional level.
• Backend developers who want to learn modern approaches to building scalable applications.
• Students and teachers seeking structured educational material with practical assignments.

What will you learn after reading?

After reading this book, you will be able to:

• Confidently write clean and secure PHP code.
• Design web application architecture using OOP and patterns.
• Work with databases, optimize queries, and use ORM.
• Create REST APIs and integrate external services.
• Configure server environments and automate project deployment.
• Apply best practices for testing and debugging code.

Each chapter contains practical examples, ready-to-use code snippets, and assignments for independent work. At the end of the book, you will find a step-by-step guide to creating a full-fledged web application — from idea to deployment on a production server.

The book is written in simple and clear language, with an emphasis on practical application. All examples are tested on current versions of PHP (8.x) and are compatible with popular frameworks.

Start your journey in web development with PHP today — and you will be able to create projects of any complexity!