PHP Handbook by flaviocopes
This PDF covers the following topics related to PHP : Which kind of language is PHP, Setting up PHP, Your first PHP program, PHP language basics, Strings, Built-in functions for numbers, Arrays, Conditionals, Loops, Functions, Looping arrays with map or filter or reduce , Object oriented PHP, Including other PHP files, Useful constants, functions and variables for filesystem, Errors, Exceptions, Dates, Constants and enums, PHP as a web app development platform, Using Composer and Packagist, Deploying PHP applications.
Author(s): flaviocopes
97 Pages 
This book covers PHP basics like language constructs, functions, strings, and arrays, progressing to practical implementations such as databases, graphics, PDFs, and XML handling. It also covers file operations, form processing, state management, and advanced concepts like OOP, design patterns, and security measures, these topics collectively empower developers to create dynamic web applications, manage data effectively, and implement advanced programming paradigms for secure and scalable systems.
Author(s): Dr.Tarandeep Kaur
269 Pages
PHP Reference Beginner to Intermediate PHP 5
This is an excellent book written by Mario Lurig. A collection of over 250 PHP functions with clear explanations in language anyone can understand, followed with as many examples as it takes to understand what the function does and how it works. This book includes numerous additional tips, the basics of PHP, MySQL query examples, regular expressions syntax, and two indexes to help you find information faster.
Author(s): Mario Lurig
163 Pages
