Book recommendations for PHP.

Beginners

PHP & MySQL: Novice to Ninja

Great for beginners. It teaches PHP and MySQL with a focus on building web projects, covering database practices, security, and data manipulation.

PHP & MySQL: The Missing Manual

This book is a comprehensive guide to PHP and MySQL, covering everything from basic syntax to advanced topics. It's a good choice for beginners who prefer a more traditional textbook style.

The Joy of PHP

A gentle introduction to PHP with an emphasis on learning by doing.

Intermediate

Modern PHP: New Features and Good Practices

This book covers the latest features of PHP, including object-oriented programming, namespaces, and more. It's a good choice for intermediate users who want to learn about the latest PHP features.

PHP 8 Objects, Patterns, and Practice

Covers advanced PHP topics, such as OOP, design patterns, and best practices. It’s especially useful for those aiming to develop organized and scalable web applications

Learning PHP, MySQL & JavaScript

This book covers all the essential technologies for building dynamic websites, including PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and CSS. It's a great choice for beginners who want a comprehensive introduction to web development.

Advanced

PHP Cookbook: Modern Code Solutions for Professional

This book is a valuable resource for intermediate and advanced PHP developers. It offers practical solutions and recipes for common programming challenges, covering a wide range of topics like web development, database interaction, and more.

PHP Cookbook: Solutions & Examples for PHP Programmers

This is a well-regarded reference book for PHP developers. It's particularly useful for intermediate and advanced users who are looking for practical solutions and code examples for common programming tasks.

PHP Master: Write Cutting Edge Code

This book is aimed at intermediate and advanced PHP developers who want to learn modern, efficient, and secure techniques for writing high-quality code. It covers a wide range of topics, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, testing, and security.

Domain-Driven Design in PHP: A Highly Practical Guide

This book covers the principles of domain-driven design and how to apply them to PHP applications. It's a good choice for advanced users who want to learn about building complex applications with PHP.

Framework-Specific

Laravel: Up & Running

This book is a comprehensive guide to the Laravel framework, a popular PHP framework for building web applications. It's a good choice for intermediate users who want to learn about Laravel.

Symfony 6: The Fast Track

This book is a guide to the Symfony framework, a popular PHP framework for building web applications. It's written by the creator of Symfony, Fabien Potencier, and is designed to be a quick and easy way to learn the basics of the framework.

Pro CodeIgniter

This book is a guide to the CodeIgniter framework, a popular PHP framework for building web applications. It covers the latest version of CodeIgniter, version 4, and is designed to help developers of all skill levels learn how to use the framework effectively.