July 17, 2008; 05:50 AM
CakePHP is an open source web application framework written
in PHP. It uses well-known design patterns and provides a structured framework
that enables PHP users to develop robust web applications, without any loss of
flexibility. The user can code faster, better, and it makes writing Web
2.0-style applications easier.

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The book introduces the user to installing the MVC Framework
and building his first application, and follows with looking at each main
component of a CakePHP application in detail. The book also teaches how to
build Web 2.0 style applications using a case study application.
This book walks the PHP developer through setting up a
CakePHP environment, and develops an example application to illustrate all of
the techniques the user needs to write a complete, non-trivial application in
PHP. The user will also learn about the MVC pattern and coding styles through
practical examples.
PHP developers wanting to develop cutting-edge Web 2.0
applications, or see how to write code in a faster, more productive way will
find this book useful. For more details on the book, please visit http://www.packtpub.com/cakephp-application-development/book