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Building PHP RESTful Web Services

APIs for Modern Web Development

Explore how to design and build RESTful web services using modern PHP. You'll learn the essentials of REST architecture and put them into practice by creating APIs that can be consumed by other applications. Step-by-step examples help you understand both the theory and the hands-on coding involved.

Packt | Dec 2017 | 212 min

What You Will Learn

You'll start by learning the core principles of REST and how they apply to PHP. Through guided coding exercises, you'll build a complete web service from scratch, then enhance it with security, testing, and framework integration. Each concept is reinforced with practical examples to help you gain confidence and real skills.

Key Features

  • Design and build RESTful APIs in PHP using real-world coding examples
  • Secure and test your APIs to ensure reliability and data protection
  • Work with frameworks like Silex to streamline API development

Target Audience

Perfect for PHP developers with some experience who want to deepen their understanding of RESTful web services. If you're looking to create APIs for modern web or mobile applications and want to move beyond basic PHP scripts, you'll find the skills and techniques you need to take your projects to the next level.

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