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Sep 9, 2011 | No Comments
Modern web development relies heavily on the ability to rapidly create applications that are reliable, maintainable, and scalable. The PHP-based Kohana framework has proven to be one of the best platforms for delivering professional quality applications using a stable framework that allows you to build great web properties while leveraging a rapid development architecture that is both powerful and intuitive. Kohana 3 Beginner’s Guide is the first and only book in the market for learning about this popular and powerful open-source PHP framework. Written with the beginner in mind, this book walks you through installation and configuration, then uses a case study site to deliver real world solutions to common web development needs. Beginning with the installation and configuration of the framework, you are guided through the steps necessary to get up and running, and are quickly introduced to the basics of Kohana. Using a case study site as an example, the book illustrates core components of Kohana while showing elegant solutions to real world tasks developers face every day. From working with forms to databases, interacting with users to deploying applications in the wild, everything is covered in simple, easy to understand examples. By the end of this book you will have mastered the core tasks needed to build great web applications using A step-by-step guide to creating professional web applications using the Kohana framework. What you will learn from this book Understand the HMVC architecture Learn Routing and Requesting handling in Kohana Create modules for extending your applications Interact with the Database and ORM classes to provide an object- oriented way of manipulating data Create helper classes to make your code fast to write and easy to use. Troubleshoot and debug your Kohana application Implement security and deployment best practices Migrate from Kohana 2.x or CodeIgniter Approach This book follows the Beginner’s Guide approach, taking the reader from introduction to the framework through a working case study site. The text offers many examples of working code, and builds an entire test project during the course of the book. Although the chapters lend themselves to consecutive reading, you can pick up the book at any chapter without missing a beat. Who this book is written for If you are a web developer who wants to create web applications using the Kohana 3 framework, then this book is for you. The book assumes that you have some experience with PHP and Object- Oriented Programming (OOP). Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Sep 8, 2011 | No Comments
In the relatively short time that Joomla! has been available, it has made a huge impact in the world of Content Management System (CMS) Websites. PICTURE YOURSELF BUILDING A WEBSITE WITH JOOMLA! 1.6: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION FOR CREATING A HIGH-QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING SITE WITH EASE is written using simple step-by-step instructions and includes full-color pictures so you can follow along easily while creating your own Website. You’ll learn how to create and edit a commercial-quality Website with control panels and content managers, integrate advanced components and specialized modules, edit articles with a built-in text editor, upload pictures, add additional templates for customized pages, and more. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Sep 1, 2011 | No Comments
If you are a web programmer, you need to know modern PHP. This book presents with many new areas in which PHP plays a large role. If you want to write a mobile application using geo-location data, Pro PHP Programming will show you how. Additionally, if you need to make sure that you can write a multilingual indexing application using Sphinx, this book will help you avoid the pitfalls. Of course, Pro PHP Programming gives a thorough survey of PHP post-5.3. You’ll begin by working through an informative survey and clear guide to object-oriented PHP. Then, you’ll be set for the core of the book on modern PHP applications. Now, you’ll be able to start with the chapter on PHP for mobile programming and move on to sampling social media applications. You’ll also be guided through new PHP programming language features like closures and namespaces. Pro PHP Programming deals with filtering data from users and databases next, so you’ll be well prepared for relational and NoSQL databases. Of course, you can also learn about data retrieval from other sources, like OCR libraries or websites. Then the question of how to format and present data arises, and in Pro PHP Programming, you’ll find solutions via JSON, AJAX and XML. What you’ll learn PHP 5.3 object-oriented programming and new PHP features Writing programs talking to SQL-based and NoSQL-based databases alike Using modern PHP programmer’s tools Writing social media applications Investigating NoSQL datastores Writing PHP programs for a cloud ecology Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Aug 25, 2011 | No Comments
A large number of screenshots will guide the reader through the process of setting up a community site with the Drupal 5 or 6 framework. A number of popular topics, such as pro?les, picture and video galleries, maps, messaging, groups, friends etc are discussed. Drupal is one of the best content management systems (CMS) around. In fact, it has won the Best PHP 2009 Open Source CMS Award and is a 2009 Webware 100 winner for the third time in a row. For about 9 years now, Drupal has been providing users with one of the best and most versatile frameworks around. The reader will be guided through the different modules and con?guration settings needed to build a solid community site. And we go even further, by looking at how to structure content and making a few €, $, ¥, ¢, £,… from your site. It is going to be an exploration of modules and their features. The main strategy of this book it to use only out-of-the-box, user contributed modules. So anybody can make a great site. This well thought strategy offers us the following advantages: 1. Easy to update. 2. Anyone can do it. 3. Expansive: at any time, you can install a module safely, to allow additional functionality. Every function will be explained using the fully integrated case study Drupalfun. Anyone can build a social networking site with Drupal after reading this book. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Jul 29, 2011 | No Comments
Learn to set up, manage, and administer a Drupal Web site. Drupal offers unparalleled flexibility for content-managed Web sites, but most Drupal books are written for expert developers. Drupal For Dummies shows you the fast, fun and easy way to get going with Drupal, set up a site, apply templates, use modules, and more, even if you have no programming experience. Drupal For Dummies shows you how to take advantage of everything in Drupal that is ready to use, demystifying what may appear to be a complex set of tools. Drupal is a free, open source modular framework and content management system designed for content-managed Web sites Learn how to download Drupal, install the LAMP stack, and set up a site; no programming experience required Organize and create your site’s content; apply templates, and get your first site up and running Use modules and third-party templates Follow plain-English instructions for site management, including making changes across the site and managing user access and privileges Drupal For Dummies is designed to help the non-programmer who simply wants to turbocharge a blog or is responsible for administering a content-managed site. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Jun 17, 2011 | No Comments
Part of Packt’s Beginner’s Guide series, each chapter looks at a different aspect of using Moodle in a business environment, and steadily guides the reader through setting Moodle up in their own business with the help of practical examples, accompanied by lots of screenshots. Each chapter also includes case studies from well-known companies that have already implemented Moodle. If you are responsible for training, recruitment, or maintaining any guidelines within your company, then this book is for you. No previous experience with Moodle is necessary as the examples are easy to follow. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Jun 16, 2011 | No Comments
Designed as a Beginner’s Guide, this book takes basic ideas step-by-step to a higher level, and builds fully featured applications. Besides the raw programming, you will also be confronted with different approaches, showing you which solution is “right”. The example project built throughout this book is also used for a live project, based on the needs of a real business. You will start with an idea for a project. From the initial design, via the basic implementation, to the final polishing – every single step is highlighted. If you are a SilverStripe developer and want to learn the nooks and crannies of developing fully-featured SilverStripe web applications with module extensions, themes, and widgets, then this book is for you. Building upon your knowledge of PHP, HTML, and CSS, this book will take you to the next level of SilverStripe development. The book assumes you have basic experience with SilverStripe. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Jun 2, 2011 | No Comments
Guidance for administrators, content managers and web publishers on using Drupal for content management Start building and managing web sites with the open-source content management system Drupal 7 and this in-depth guide. Whether you’re new to Drupal or migrating from another system, you’ll find the tips and techniques you need to understand Drupal, create a new web site, or manage an existing one. Learn how to create, modify, and delete items-and much more-with the detailed tutorials in this step-by-step guide. Teaches you how to use a Drupal site, as well as how to set up, configure, and customize a new site, including obtaining code and deploying it to a server Covers advanced topics like multilingual content management, publishing workflows, or Views and Panels Shows you how to work with Drupal 7’s new fields and custom content types Get on the Drupal bandwagon with this complete guide. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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May 28, 2011 | No Comments
The ultimate guide to WordPress Themes – one of the hottest topics on the web today. WordPress is so much more than a blogging platform, and Smashing WordPress Themes teaches readers how to make it look any way they like – from a corporate site, to a photography gallery and more WordPress is one of the hottest tools on the web today and is used by sites including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, flickr, CNN, NASA and of course Smashing Magazine Beautiful full colour throughout – web designers expect nothing less Smashing Magazine will fully support this book by by promoting it through their website and on twitter feeds Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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May 16, 2011 | No Comments
This is a practical, hands-on book based around sound SEO techniques specifically applied to WordPress. Each chapter starts with a brief overview of the important concepts then quickly moves into practical step-by-step actions you can take immediately. Throughout the book, you’ll get clear instructions and detailed screenshots, so you can see exactly what to do each step of the way. This book is written for anyone using WordPress, ranging from owners of business sites to website developers and blog owners. Any WordPress user who wants to sell products or services, or send out a message to the world will find that getting better rankings in the search engines will help them reach their goal faster. Some prior knowledge of WordPress is expected but no prior knowledge of search engine optimization is needed for this book. Readers will get a deeper level of knowledge on how to make their website rank better and attract more visitors. Download Here If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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