Top 200 Secret PHP Functions

Proven in real projects like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, MODx. Learn what works — write cleaner, faster code.

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Is this book for you?

Yes — if you want to:

Confidently master PHP

Build skills step by step and gain full control over the language.

Write shorter, clearer, faster code

Keep your code clean, readable, and efficient.

Recognize challenges & choose the best solutions

Spot common pitfalls and apply proven patterns.

Avoid beginner mistakes & think like a pro

Make better decisions and level up your practice.

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Work more productively & find better answers faster

Save time and deliver results with confidence.

Benefits

Tangible outcomes for learners and working developers.

Discover what really matters

Discover how many functions, classes, and methods exist in PHP — and which ones are really worth learning.

See real-world usage

See which standard functions power popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and MODX.

Use a curated list

Access a curated list of the 200 most useful PHP functions, organized by practical value.

Learn fast

Learn through a fast, engaging, and effective approach.

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Write clean, maintainable code

Learn to write clean, readable, and maintainable code.

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Tired of copying PHP code without fully understanding how it works?

Want to finally master the most important functions — and use them confidently in your own projects?

This book helps you focus on what truly matters.

Here's what you'll get:

  • Discover how many functions, classes, and methods exist in PHP — and which ones are really worth learning.
  • See which standard functions power popular platforms like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and MODX.
  • Access a curated list of the 200 most useful PHP functions, organized by practical value.
  • Learn through a fast, engaging, and effective approach.
  • Learn to write clean, readable, and maintainable code.

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About the author

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Yevhen Karnaukh

Is a developer and educator with more than a decade of experience in programming and building digital solutions.

Having worked with platforms like WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and MODX, he noticed that many developers struggle with PHP’s vast number of functions.

This book is his way to cut through the noise and share what really matters.

Testimonials

Social proof from readers

Artem
Artem Zorin
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“The book helped me discover useful PHP functions I had never known before. Everything is explained clearly and simply, without unnecessary theory. I recommend it to anyone who wants to write clean and confident code.”
Pavel
Pavel Kuzmenko
Book buyer
“Clear explanations and real-world focus. I stopped googling every small thing.”
Nikita
Nikita Karanda
Book buyer
“The book I received, even though I knew little about programming, was still very interesting to read. I sort of got into it, discovering ways to simplify things — and learning that such things even exist. So not only is the book simple and engaging, it can also both make your programming easier and introduce you to something new, all in a very straightforward way. It’s enjoyable to read, the structure makes it easy to navigate, and I believe it’s an excellent book both for beginners and for professionals who already know their way around PHP! ☺”

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Ready to focus on what works?

Get the curated list of PHP functions that deliver results — and start coding with clarity today.

No fluff — just the essential PHP you’ll actually use.
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