023) OOP PHP and Database Integration: A Guide to Building Robust Database-Driven Applications
Building Robust Database-Driven Applications
Book Summary:
This best-selling book provides a comprehensive guide to integrating OOP PHP with databases, and includes practical examples and code snippets for building robust, database-driven applications.
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This best-selling book provides a comprehensive guide to integrating OOP PHP with databases. It covers topics such as PDO, object-relational mapping, and data access objects, and provides practical examples and code snippets for implementing these techniques. It’s written in a light and fun way, offering readers an easy-to-follow guide to building robust, database-driven applications using OOP PHP. It’s a great resource for developers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced users.
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Book Summary: This chapter provides an overview of best practices for developing database-driven applications. It covers topics such as using prepared statements for security, using transactions for performance, and following the principle of least privilege when granting access to the database.
This chapter provides an introduction to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming and PHP, discussing topics such as classes, objects, inheritance, and interfaces. It also explains the advantages of using OOP PHP as compared to procedural programming and provides an overview of the concepts needed to create a database-driven application.
This chapter covers the basics of setting up a database, including creating a database and tables, populating the database with data, and setting up credentials for the application to access it. It also explains the importance of using a relational database, such as MySQL, and how to use it to store data.
This chapter covers the basics of connecting to a database using PHP, including using the PDO library and setting up credentials for the application to access it. It also explains how to use the PDO library to interact with the database, such as executing queries and retrieving results.
This chapter introduces the concept of object-relational mapping (ORM) and explains how it can be used to simplify the development process of database-driven applications by allowing developers to access a database through an object-oriented interface. It also covers the basics of ORM and provides examples of how it can be used.
This chapter explains the concept of data access objects (DAOs) and how they can be used to create a more modular and flexible approach to database access. It covers topics such as creating DAOs, using them to interact with the database, and how they can be used to create a better separation between the application layer and the database layer.
This chapter covers the basics of securing a database from unauthorized access, including the use of authentication, access control, and encryption. It also explains the importance of following best practices such as using prepared statements and avoiding the use of vulnerable functions.
This chapter explains how to optimize the performance of a database, including how to design an efficient database structure and how to use indexes and caching effectively. It also covers topics such as using transactions and understanding the impact of query optimization.
This chapter covers the basics of testing a database-driven application, including how to set up test data, run unit tests, and use code coverage tools. It also explains how to use automated testing tools to ensure the application is running correctly.
This chapter covers the basics of working with web APIs, including how to access and use them, and how to use them to integrate a database-driven application with other services. It also explains the importance of following best practices such as using authentication and validation when working with APIs.
This chapter provides an overview of best practices for developing database-driven applications. It covers topics such as using prepared statements for security, using transactions for performance, and following the principle of least privilege when granting access to the database.
