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Master the full power of PHP 8 and modern web development with real-world projects that teach you how to build secure, high-performance, and production-grade back-end systems. This book transforms PHP from a scripting language into a professional tool for scalable, enterprise-ready applications. Modern PHP 8: Build Real-World Web Apps and APIs is a hands-on, project-based guide designed for developers who want to move beyond basic syntax and into professional back-end engineering. Using modern PHP 8 features such as JIT compilation, attributes, union types, and async programming, this book walks you through designing robust APIs, architecting scalable systems, and deploying optimized web applications to production. Each chapter focuses on real-world implementation-integrating frameworks, applying caching strategies, implementing event-driven design, and handling cloud optimization with Docker and CI/CD pipelines. You'll learn how to make your PHP codebase clean, maintainable, and lightning-fast while following best practices for performance, security, and long-term reliability. By combining modern design patterns, advanced configuration techniques, and practical deployment strategies, this book equips you with the skills to develop professional-grade PHP 8 applications that stand up to today's demands of scalability and security. Key Features Learn modern PHP 8 best practices and advanced features for production-level systems. Build real-world APIs and back-end services with performance-focused architecture. Implement asynchronous processing, caching, and cloud optimization techniques. Apply secure authentication, validation, and configuration management in live systems. Gain hands-on experience through practical, end-to-end project implementations. Gaylord R. Covington is a professional software engineer and author specializing in modern back-end development, cloud systems, and performance optimization. He focuses on transforming developers into experts capable of building high-quality, production-ready applications. Elevate your PHP development skills-master PHP 8 the modern way and start building fast, scalable, and secure web applications today.

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