Zend Framework 1.8 Web Application Development

This book is an example-driven tutorial that takes you through the process of building Model-View-Controller-based web applications. You will create and develop a storefront application. It also covers common mistakes and best practices that will be helpful for developers. This book is for PHP web developers who want to get started with Zend Framework. If you are already using this framework, you will learn how to use it in the best way and produce better applications. Basic knowledge of Object Oriented design will be helpful.

Keith Pope has over ten years of experience in web-related industries and has had a keen interest in programming from an early age. Keith currently works in the airline industry as a technical project manager, providing entertainment system for aircraft. He has been working with the Zend Framework since its first preview release, using it in many of his work and personal projects.