Getting Started with PHP 8.5 and PostgreSQL 18 Integration: Step-by-Step Guide to Building Modern Web Applications

By Jeffrey D. Barnett

This book provides a practical and structured approach to building reliable, database-driven web applications using a modern backend workflow. It is written for readers who want to understand how server-side logic, data storage, and application structure work together in real projects, not just in isolated examples.

The content moves from foundational concepts to advanced implementation techniques, explaining how backend systems handle data flow, user requests, security, and performance. Readers are guided through core database principles, structured query usage, backend application design, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios that commonly affect production systems. Each topic is explained with clarity and technical depth, ensuring that concepts are understood not only at a syntactic level but also from a design and reasoning perspective.

Special attention is given to writing maintainable backend code, designing efficient database schemas, managing application errors, and applying security best practices that protect user data. Advanced sections address query optimization, indexing strategies, debugging workflows, and scalable system design, making the book suitable for both learners and working developers who want to strengthen their backend skill set.

This book is ideal for students, self-taught programmers, and professionals seeking a clear reference for backend development using open-source technologies. It is designed to serve both as a learning guide and a long-term desk reference for building secure, efficient, and well-structured web applications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNLDR4R4
• ISBN13: 9798248299027
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"