I’m very pleased to announce the the release of “Easy PHP Websites with the Zend Framework”. The release coincides with the launch of EasyPHPWebsites.com, a website which over time I hope to turn into an indispensable stop for programmers wishing to expand their knowledge of the PHP language.
“Easy PHP Websites with the Zend Framework” offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the powerful Zend Framework, an open source Web framework which makes Web development fun. Over the course of 14 chapters, readers are introduced to the Zend Framework’s key features, including topics such as forms processing, template management, the Zend_Db component, the Zend_Auth component, which makes creating user registration and account management features a breeze. To keep the subject matter really engaging, readers follow along with the development of a video game social networking website loosely based on the very same code which runs http://www.gamenomad.com/. You can review the book’s table of contents here: http://www.easyphpwebsites.com/zfw/toc.
All purchases include an immediately accessible DRM-free PDF, and if you’ve opted for the print option, your book will arrive at your doorstep (U.S. only) within days!
Saving the best news for last, every reader of “Easy PHP Websites with the Zend Framework” has on-demand access to almost **5 hours** (4.86 hours to be exact!) of supplemental videos, introducing topics such as web form processing, configuring Zend_Db model relations, Script.aculo.us, Prototype, object-oriented programming with PHP, sending e-mail using PHP, and much, much more. You can learn more about the videos here: http://www.easyphpwebsites.com/zfw/videos.
To celebrate the book’s publication, the first 50 readers to use the code launchparty will be able to purchase the book for just $27! (U.S. only) If you’re outside of the U.S., or prefer the PDF, use the code ebooklaunch to buy the PDF for just $18! Either way, you’ll have online access to all of the companion videos!

