Asynchronous PHP - Building Concurrent and Non-Blocking Applications: Building Scalable and Responsive Applications with ReactPHP, Amp, Swoole, and Fi

By PhiQuill Publishing

What You Will Learn in This Book

Understand the fundamentals of asynchronous programming in PHP, including the differences between synchronous and asynchronous operations, blocking vs. non-blocking I/O, and the crucial distinction between concurrency and parallelism.Grasp core asynchronous concepts such as event loops, callbacks, Promises/Futures, and coroutines, setting a strong foundation for building responsive applications.Master the use of PHP Fibers (PHP 8.1+) to write asynchronous code that reads like synchronous code, leveraging the native solution for lightweight, stackful coroutines.Build high-performance applications using leading asynchronous PHP frameworks including ReactPHP for event-driven programming, Amp for coroutine-based concurrency, and Swoole for high-performance, built-in server capabilities.Develop real-world asynchronous applications such as high-concurrency chat servers, real-time data streaming services, and scalable APIs, gaining practical experience in diverse use cases.Implement robust error handling strategies tailored for asynchronous environments, managing promise rejections, uncaught exceptions, and timeouts effectively.Acquire essential debugging techniques for asynchronous PHP, including navigating limitations with traditional debuggers and utilizing specialized logging and tracing methods.Learn to effectively test asynchronous code, covering unit testing of components, integration testing of systems, and end-to-end testing of full asynchronous applications.Optimize the performance of your asynchronous PHP applications through profiling, I/O optimization, and efficient memory management in long-running processes.Confidently deploy and manage asynchronous PHP applications using process managers, containerization with Docker, load balancing, and comprehensive monitoring strategies.Explore advanced topics and the future of asynchronous PHP, including emerging trends like reactive programming, serverless architectures, and how to contribute to the evolving ecosystem.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDKM4S9H
• ISBN13: 9798288457586
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"