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PHP and SQL Made Simple: Learn Database Integration, Query Optimization, and Application Development with PHP

PHP and SQL Made Simple: Learn Database Integration, Query Optimization, and Application Development with PHP


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This book focuses on the enduring partnership between PHP and SQL. It emphasizes modern PHP (version 8 and above) and its integration with relational databases using PHP Data Objects (PDO) -the secure, universal data-access abstraction layer. The text explores core SQL concepts like CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete), Normalization, Indexing, and Transactions, demonstrating how this synergy powers everything from content management to enterprise-grade systems. "PHP and SQL Made Simple" is a practical guide for mastering the foundational relationship between PHP and relational databases, a partnership that quietly shapes the modern web. Written by Darryl Jeffery, this book strips away the noise to focus on the essential, timeless techniques for building reliable and scalable web applications. It teaches developers not just how to integrate data, but how to do so securely and efficiently, ensuring they can eventually build robust, secure applications from the ground up without relying on external frameworks. What's inside The book follows a logical progression from foundational theory to advanced production readiness, focusing heavily on professional best practices: Security First (SQL Injection & XSS Prevention): Master Prepared Statements through PDO to eliminate SQL Injection vulnerabilities. Learn output encoding with htmlspecialchars() to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). Database Design & Optimization: Implement Normalization principles (1NF, 2NF, 3NF) and Foreign Keys with ON DELETE/UPDATE constraints to maintain Referential Integrity. Use EXPLAIN and Indexing strategies to transform sluggish Queries. Architectural Patterns: Build a robust Data Access Layer (DAL) using the Repository Pattern and centralized error handling. Advanced SQL & Concurrency: Utilize Stored Procedures, Views, and Triggers, and manage complex updates atomically with Transactions and ROLLBACK. Implement Pessimistic (FOR UPDATE) and Optimistic Locking to avoid Deadlocks and Race Conditions under high concurrency. Scaling & Production: Integrate Memcached or Redis for Query Caching, understand Connection Pooling, and master Database Migrations, Backup/Recovery planning, and Performance Monitoring. This book is for anyone seeking to master the core relationship between applications and data. It is structured to be both educational and practical, assuming no prior mastery but welcoming curiosity. Beginner/Student: Provides a clear, project-based understanding of how data flows, offering a gateway to understanding how the web truly functions. Working Developer/Entrepreneur: Offers actionable techniques to optimize performance, tighten security, and simplify your architecture, making you a stronger, more confident engineer. You'll gain the independence to create your own systems, rather than depending on prebuilt ones. Turn the page and claim the power to build anything! Master the synergy of PHP and SQL to design efficient databases, write optimized queries, and launch the reliable, secure applications that stand the test of time.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798271660177
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 180
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Learn Database Integration, Query Optimization, and Application Development with PHP
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8271660179
  • Publisher Date: 26 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 376 gr


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