PHP 7 Quick Scripting Reference

This pocket reference guide has been updated with the new PHP 7.0 release. It is a condensed, code-rich scripting and syntax handbook for the PHP scripting language. PHP 7 Quick Scripting Reference presents the essential PHP script in a well-organized format.

You won't find any technical jargon, bloated samples, drawn out history lessons or witty stories in this book. What you will find is a Web scripting language reference that is concise, to the point and highly accessible. The book is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any PHP programmer or Web developer.

What you'll learn

• What is new in PHP 7 and how to get started with it
  
• What are variables, operators, strings, arrays, conditionals, loops and other language constructs
  
• How to group and reuse code with functions, methods and namespaces
  
• How to use object-oriented features such as classes, inheritance, abstract classes and interfaces
  
• How to import files and retrieve user data
• What are type declarations and type conversions
  
• How to test variables, create references and use overloading methods
  
• How to store user data with cookies and sessions
  
• How to deal with errors through error handling, exception handling and assertions

Who this book is for

This book is a handy, pocket quick scripting syntax reference for experienced PHP as well as perhaps other programmers and Web developers even new to PHP.<