php|architect – October 2006

Zend PHP Certification: Version 2.0

The long-anticipated Zend PHP 5 Certification program waslaunched at the php|works conference, last month. In this article,Zend Education Programs Manager, Dhwani Vahia covers the history ofZend PHP Certification, and the ways the new exam has evolved sinceits previous incarnation.—by Dhwani Vahia

Zend PHP 5 Certification Prep: PHP Security

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

Encrypting Your Data

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

Finding Your Way: an Introduction to Geocoding

If you’re involved in Web development, youcan’t say you were unmoved when Google Mapsfirst hit the scene. In this article, we’lldiscover just how easy PHP 5 makes it for you to harness the powerof Google and Yahoo! maps in your own Web applications.—by Chris Cornutt

Test Pattern: Observer

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

Security Corner: Cross Domain Ajax

AJAX applications are maturing and becoming more and moreprevalent on the Web. It’s only natural that new ways to exploitthis relatively new technology are found. As these applicationsbecome more widespread, they become bigger targets forexploitation. It is, therefore, important to understand, at thevery least, the basics of AJAX security.—by Chris Shiflett