BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Php Crash Course

Php Crash Course

Php Crash Course Paperback / softback - 2025

by Matt Smith

Add to wish list
  • New
  • Paperback
New

Description

Paperback / softback. New. PHP Crash Course takes you from beginner to professional PHP programming, through hundreds of in-depth examples and hands-on exercises. You'll explore best practices for developing fast, secure, and easy-to-maintain websites, while establishing a broad foundation of programming knowledge and experience. You'll also learn how to create consistent, modern-looking web pages with easily customizable templates by combining dynamic PHP scripts, static HTML code, and Bootstrap styling; how to write scripts that can communicate with MySQL to enable data-rich web apps; and how to implement best-practice website security. As you follow along, you'll learn real-life patterns and modern programming techniques for creating, extending, and modifying web applications, all using the powerful PHP language.
Ask the seller a question Add to wish list
A$87.50
A$19.46 Delivery to USA
Standard delivery: 14 to 21 days
More delivery options
Ships from The Saint Bookstore (Merseyside, United Kingdom)
Biblio Top Seller
The BIBLIO Guarantee

Details

  • Title Php Crash Course
  • Author Matt Smith
  • Binding Paperback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 728
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher No Starch Press
  • Publication date 2025-01-21
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # A9781718502529
  • ISBN 9781718502529 / 1718502524
  • Weight 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 7 x 1.9 in (23.37 x 17.78 x 4.83 cm)
  • Reading level 1230
  • Category Computers - Languages / Programming
  • Library of Congress subjects PHP (Computer program language), Computer programming
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2024028603
  • Dewey Decimal Code 005.133
  • Quantity available 3

About The Saint Bookstore Merseyside, United Kingdom

Specialising in: Academic & Scholarly, Hard To Find Titles, Textbooks
Biblio member since 2018

The Saint Bookstore specialises in hard to find titles & also offers delivery worldwide for reasonable rates.

Terms of Sale: Refunds or Returns: A full refund of the price paid will be given if returned within 30 days in undamaged condition. If the product is faulty, we may send a replacement.

Browse books from The Saint Bookstore

Reader reviews for Php Crash Course

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

From First Script to Full Website--Fast!

Tired of cobbling together PHP solutions from scattered online tutorials? Frustrated by outdated PHP practices that leave your code vulnerable and hard to maintain? Whether you're building your first dynamic website or modernizing legacy systems, PHP Crash Course gives you a complete, practical foundation for writing professional web applications.

In this comprehensive, example-driven guide, you'll learn how to:

  • Write clean, maintainable PHP code using modern language features and best practices
  • Build secure web applications that protect against common vulnerabilities
  • Master database integration using PDO and object-relational mappings (ORMs)
  • Implement professional features like shopping carts and user authentication
  • Structure applications using object-oriented programming and model-view-controller (MVC) patterns
  • Leverage powerful tools like Composer and Twig to accelerate development

Starting with PHP fundamentals, you'll progress through six carefully crafted sections covering essential patterns, security best practices, database integration, and advanced concepts like object-oriented programming. Each chapter builds on real-world examples, giving you the skills to solve common development challenges.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced developer looking to modernize your PHP skills, PHP Crash Course gives you everything you need to build professional, dynamic websites with confidence.

Includes setup instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and configuration details for Replit, the free online development environment.

About the author

Dr. Matt Smith is a senior lecturer in computing at Technological University Dublin, specializing in web applications and immersive technologies. With over 30 years of teaching experience and degrees from the University of Huddersfield (BA), the University of Aberdeen (MSc), and the Open University (PhD), he has been at the forefront of PHP-based web development education since the mid-2000s.

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.

tracking-