php/architect's Guide to Programming with Zend Framework (Paperback)

by Cal Evans (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Learn to master the secrets of the Zend Framework with this new book from php|architect's popular Nanobook series! Written by Zend DevZone editor and well-known PHP expert Cal Evans, php|architect's Guide to Programming with Zend Framework helps you understand the Zend Framework through a detailed roadmap into its features and functionality. This book covers much of the primary functionality offered by the Zend Framework, and works well both as a thorough introduction to its use and as a reference for higher-level tasks. The table of contents includes: - Getting started - The Model - The Controller - The View - Data access - Web services - Authorizations - Exceptions and error management - Rich Internet Applications - Hacking the framework: secret classes and advanced functionality - Framework internals - Tips & tricks - The new Zend_Layout classes With a rich, example-driven style and the trademark no-fluff approach to professional content, php|architect's Guide to Programming with the Zend Framework belongs in your book collection!

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Marco Tabini & Associates, Inc. (January 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0973862157
• ISBN-13: 978-0973862157
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #397,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars very superficial, April 4, 2008

By	Bénichou Arié - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Didn't like the way the book is written. I do not understand the point of chapter called 'super ninja secret classes', why not use simply zend_registry? The author sounds so pretentious sometimes, it's really annoying. I've read Zend Framework In Action from Manning and Practical Web 2.0 Applications with PHP from Apress and there are really ten times better and richer.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The pickings are slim, May 24, 2008

By	Chad Kieffer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book, despite the negative reviews. As other reviewers have already mentioned, the book was poorly edited and several errors exist in code samples. The sample application is esoteric for a general guide. I'm not saying we need another blog tutorial, but jumping into consuming web services certainly doesn't consider what most readers will want to know.

Discussion of the flexibility provided by the Zend Framework in comparison to other PHP frameworks is missing. I also think more references to generally accepted MVC design best practices should have been included.

The Model chapter gets off to a good start describing conventional thought on data modeling in MVC but the rest of the chapter doesn't support the introduction. I did find the Data Access chapter helpful and appreciated the mention of Data Profiling.

Until more ZF titles are available, I recommend reviewing the Zend Framework documentation and available blog posts.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Can I give it no stars?, July 16, 2008

By	PFFP (Colorado) - See all my reviews

Don't bother.

I ignored the advice of others here and ordered this book anyway, mainly because it's the only book in print on the subject. It sucks...bad.

I got the book this afternoon and had the RMA paperwork filed before bedtime. No thanks.

Super thin on information, and it's not even basic of information. Lets skim the surface of some pretty important concepts and libraries, shall we? At least thats how it felt to me.

The database chapter was the final straw for me. You're introduced to the basic db library then promptly directed to the online documentation for all the REAL db libraries that likely even the most trivial of web apps would require.

Good job Nanobooks on being first to market, but don't pat yourselves on the back too soon. You may have hurt ZF more than you're helping it with this book.

If you want a better (albeit not perfect) introduction to the Zend Framework then go check out Mannings Early Access Program and download 'Zend Framework in Action' (or pre-order here). A lot better footing after reading that plus some time spent with the ZF online docs.