The Zend Framework is a truly amazing PHPbased web application development framework and platform that is breathing new life into PHP development. One of the most common uses for a framework such as this is to build contentdriven web sites.

Pro Zend FrameworkTechniques offers: A structured guide for PHP developers, ultimately helping you to create more flexible software much more quickly Clear guidance through the entire process of building a customcontent management system (CMS)with the Zend Framework The ideal example project, building a CMS, to illustrate how to use the many different aspects of the framework What you'll learn How to structure a real Zend Framework application top to bottom using a CMS application How to work with abstract (flexible) data structures How to add security, access control, and authentication with the Zend Framework How to build a custom, modular CMS How to integrate web services and RSS with a Zend Framework application How to do performance tuning, graceful error handling, internationalization, and more... Who this book is for

This book is for intermediate-level PHP developers who want to build custom content-driven web sites. Secondly, this book serves as a very readable reference with real-world examples of many of the core Zend Framework components. Table of Contents Getting Started Designing Your Site Building and Processing Web Forms with Zend_Form Managing Data with Zend Framework Working with CMS Data Managing Content Creating the Site Navigation Handling Security in a Zend Framework Project Searching and Sharing Content Extending Your CMS Advanced Topics Installing and Managing a Site with Your CMS