php|architect / October 2006

php|architect Volume #5 Issue 10 — October 2006
Volume 5 issue 10
Published on Oct 16, 2006

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Security Corner: Cross Domain Ajax

AJAX applications are maturing and becoming more and more prevalent on the Web. It's only natural that new ways to exploit this relatively new technology are found. As these applications become more widespread, they become bigger targets for exploitation. It is, therefore, important to understand, at the very least, the basics of AJAX security.

Zend PHP 5 Certification Prep: PHP Security

Web application security is an important topic for any PHP developer, and as such, Zend (and the Certification's Subject Matter Experts) have fittingly focused a part of the new PHP 5 Certification on this subject. This article is an excepted chapter, by Ben Ramsey, from our newly-released book, php|architect's Zend PHP 5 Certification Study Guide.

Finding Your Way: an Introduction to Geocoding

If you’re involved in Web development, you can’t say you were unmoved when Google Maps first hit the scene. In this article, we’ll discover just how easy PHP 5 makes it for you to harness the power of Google and Yahoo! maps in your own Web applications.

Test Pattern: Observer

Observer is a fundamental pattern that has been widely implemented. A PHP implementation should take on the character of the PHP language. So, how should observer be implemented in PHP? Find out with author Jeff Moore.

Zend PHP Certification: Version 2.0

The long-anticipated Zend PHP 5 Certification program was launched at the php|works conference, last month. In this article, Zend Education Programs Manager, Dhwani Vahia covers the history of Zend PHP Certification, and the ways the new exam has evolved since its previous incarnation.

Encrypting Your Data

In today's world of rampant identity and data theft, securing your data is more important than ever. You owe it to your uses and your investors to protect their data. Join author Tim McEwen in exploring the various encryption options available in PHP.