Mastering PHP 7

PHP is a server-side scripting language that is widely used for web
development. With this book, you will get a deep understanding of the
advanced programming concepts in PHP and how to apply it practically

The book starts by unveiling the new features of PHP 7 and walks you
through several important standards set by PHP Framework Interop Group
(PHP-FIG). You’ll see, in detail, the working of all magic methods, and
the importance of effective PHP OOP concepts, which will enable you to
write effective PHP code. You will find out how to implement design
patterns and resolve dependencies to make your code base more elegant
and readable. You will also build web services alongside microservices
architecture, interact with databases, and work around third-party
packages to enrich applications. This book delves into the details of
PHP performance optimization. You will learn about serverless
architecture and the reactive programming paradigm that found its way in
the PHP ecosystem. The book also explores the best ways of testing your
code, debugging, tracing, profiling, and deploying your PHP
application.

By the end of the book, you will be able to create readable,
reliable, and robust applications in PHP to meet modern day requirements
in the software industry.