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Zend Framework 2.0 by Example: Beginner's Guide

By : Krishna Shasankar V
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Zend Framework 2.0 by Example: Beginner's Guide

By: Krishna Shasankar V

Overview of this book

<p>ZF2 is the latest update to the well-known Zend Framework. This version has considerably eased the process of building complex web applications with minimal development effort using plug and play components. ZF2 also provides a highly robust and scalable framework for developing web applications.</p> <p>"Zend Framework 2.0 by Example: Beginner’s Guide" will guide you through the process of developing powerful web applications using ZF2. It covers all aspects of Zend Framework application development right from installation and configuration; the tasks are designed in a way that readers can easily understand and use them to build their own applications with ease.</p> <p>"Zend Framework 2.0 by Example: Beginner’s Guide" begins with the basic installation and configuration of the Zend Framework. As you progress through the exercises, you will become thoroughly acquainted with ZF2. With this book, you will learn about the basic concepts of building solid MVC web applications using Zend Framework 2.0. The detailed step-by-step instructions will enable you to build functionality such as a group chat, a file &amp; media sharing service, search, and a simple store to name a few. You will also use a wide range of external modules to implement features that are not natively available. By the end of the book, you will be well versed in building complex, functionality-rich web applications using Zend Framework 2.0.</p> <p>"Zend Framework 2.0 by Example: Beginner’s Guide" provides everything that you need for building functionality-rich web applications with simple real world examples and tasks.</p>
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Zend Framework 2.0 by Example Beginner's Guide
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Time for action – creating the Store Admin interface


Perform the following steps for creating the Store Admin interface:

  1. Create a new controller for store administration, and name it StoreAdminController.

  2. This controller will have the following basic actions:

    • indexAction(): Used for listing all products

    • addProductAction(): Used for adding a new product

    • deleteProductAction(): Used for deleting an existing product

    • listOrdersAction(): Used for listing all orders

    • viewOrderAction(): Used for viewing a specific order

    • updateOrderStatusAction(): Used for updating order status

  3. Create the necessary views, and map the actions accordingly.

  4. Open phpMyadmin and create test records in both the store_products and store_orders tables to test the functionality for the administration UI.

  5. Open your favorite browser, log in to the application, and open the eStore Admin interface. The interface should look like the following one.

    The Manage Products page lets you add, remove, and edit products from the administration...