Take advantage of PHP 8’s powerful features to create basic web applications, solve code tests (required for most job interviews nowadays) and master the use of advanced PHP concepts. This comprehensive review covers what’s new to PHP 8, including modules, attributes, JIT compiler, and union types, as well as Slim PHP, Docker, JSON APIs, Composer, Laravel and more. You will explore fundamental PHP concepts through both practical and hands-on examples. You’ll not only gain a solid understanding of PHP and MySQL fundamentals, but will also be prepared to handle new concepts and technologies as they emerge. After reading through and using the included demo code, you will be able to build your first basic, full-fledged web application, and will be armed with the knowledge necessary to get that new, next or better job. With this book, you will up-skill your web development expertise with the latest tech that PHP 8 and MySQL has to offer. What You Will Learn Develop web applications with PHP 8 and MySQL Use Vagrant, Docker and more Work with data, form data, arrays, objections, exceptions, regex and more Perform basic database design for your PHP-based application Work with the JSON API Utilize PHP frameworks like Laravel, Symfony and Laminus Understand Slim PHP and how to use it Who This Book Is For Those new to PHP or PHP 8. Some prior experience in web development is recommended.