PHP and PostgreSQL for Beginners: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Open Source Power
A Complete Guide to Connecting, Querying, and Building Real-World Web Applications Using PHP and PostgreSQL
Master PHP and PostgreSQL development from scratch. Build dynamic web applications with complete CRUD operations, authentication, and security best practices.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master PHP and PostgreSQL development from scratch. Build dynamic web applications with complete CRUD operations, authentication, and security best practices.
Key Topics Covered
- PHP programming fundamentals
- PostgreSQL database administration
- database connection management
- CRUD operations implementation
- user authentication systems
- web application security
- SQL query optimization
- code organization patterns
- pagination techniques
- search functionality
- deployment strategies
- troubleshooting methodologies
Who Should Read This Book
Web development beginners, programming students, career changers entering tech, developers transitioning from other languages, freelancers expanding skill sets, computer science students
Prerequisites
Basic HTML knowledge, general programming concepts understanding, text editor familiarity, command line basics, web browser developer tools awareness
Table of Contents
About This Publication
This comprehensive guide transforms beginners into confident PHP and PostgreSQL developers through structured, hands-on learning. You'll master the complete development lifecycle, from setting up your environment to deploying production applications. The book emphasizes practical application over theoretical concepts. Each chapter contains working code examples, real-world scenarios, and complete projects that reinforce your learning. By the final chapter, you'll have built multiple web applications demonstrating professional development practices. Key learning outcomes include establishing secure database connections, implementing complete CRUD functionality, building user authentication systems, applying security best practices, and organizing code for maintainability. Advanced topics cover pagination, search functionality, and deployment strategies essential for professional web development. The structured approach ensures steady progress regardless of your starting skill level. Early chapters establish foundational knowledge, while later chapters tackle complex topics like security implementation and application architecture. Comprehensive appendices provide ongoing reference materials for your development projects.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.4 MB
- Chapters
- 13
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 20-26
Special Features
• Step-by-step tutorials with complete working code examples • Multiple real-world projects building progressively complex applications • Comprehensive coverage from beginner concepts to advanced techniques • Security-focused approach with practical vulnerability prevention • Modern PHP practices aligned with current industry standards • PostgreSQL-specific optimization techniques and best practices • Troubleshooting guides for common development challenges • Quick reference appendices for ongoing development support • Code organization strategies for maintainable applications • Deployment guides for popular hosting platforms
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