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php books

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:59 am
by stador1
hey, i just got a web design job in a office... and i was wondering what php books are good to go out and buy that can help me make a full website and that will go over CMS , modules, and just common trends in websites... because i have read other books and learned and i have a good week before i start to sharp up on my php skills...
soo anyone would like to teach me a few things over skype. or list me some good books to read or show me a few favoured tuts that would amazing

thx for your time

btw for this job, i'm doing small projects that only require minimal php for little things, but eventually i'm going to be building into larger projects... so i would like some help thx!

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 3:04 am
by matthijs
I don't know your current level, but some books I have and can recommend:

Build your own database driven website from Kevin Yank
A good book to begin with in which a simple CMS is build from the ground up, and some info surrounding it is given.

PHP Anthology I and II from Harry Fuechs
Some more advanced code in here. I like the practical point of view taken in this book. Every chapter deals with a practical issue, for example "Text manipulation" or "Error handling".

Of course Essential PHP security from Chris Shiflett is a must-have. Another good book on php security is PHP architects guide to PHP security. I would just buy both books, as that money is certainly well spend.

These are all good books which will give a basic level of knowledge. About more advanced topics, like design patterns etc, I haven't read any books yet. On my wish-list (because I've seen them being recommended):
-Head first Design Patterns. Eric Freeman et al
-PHP architects guide to php design Patterns. Jason E. Sweat
are supposed to be good introductionary books
-Design Patterns: elements of reusable Object Oriented Software. Erich Gamma et al.
-Patterns of enterprise application architecture by Martin Fowler.
are more advanced books.

Well, that's my 2c. Hope some others can jump in as well. I'm also always looking for good books/reviews.

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 6:29 am
by jayshields
sweatje: someone just plugged your book :)

come back from the dead and be happy! haven't seen you around here in a while :(

Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:31 pm
by stador1
thx for your help, ill check those books out...