Aley R. PHP Beyond the Web: Shell Scripts, Desktop Software, System Daemons and More

Rob Aley, 2015. — 265 p. — ASIN: B0112G8XZ4.PHP is no longer just a great scripting language for websites, it's now a powerful general-purpose programming language. Expand your use of PHP into your back-end systems, server software, data processing services, desktop interfaces and more.This book will show you how to take your knowledge of PHP development for the web and utilise it with a much wider range of software systems.Learn how to create:
Interactive shell scripts;
System daemons;
Desktop software;
Network servers;
and more.Book also cover related topics including:
Performance;
Deployment;
Licensing;
System interaction
as well as covering software tools for development and outlining other great sources of technical information and help.New content:
Learn the basics of interfacing with electronics using PHP & the Raspberry Pi.Enjoy the benefits of doing all of the above in PHP:
Save money by redeploying existing skills, not learning new ones;
Save time and increase productivity by using a high-level language;
Make money by providing your clients a full-stack service (not just web sites).