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Advance your modern web application development skills with Yii Framework 2. This book is designed for Yii Framework developers looking to master Yii2 quickly, assuming familiarity with Yii2, PHP 5, and HTML5. You will explore Yii2's conventions, learn proper configuration, and create both web and console applications. Discover how to reduce development time with Gii, Yii2's automatic code generation tool, and utilize its database migration tool. Manage and access databases using Active Record, DAO, and Query Builder, and handle user authentication and authorization within Yii2. Additionally, learn to create RESTful APIs and test applications automatically with Codeception. As a complete rewrite of Yii Framework 1.1, Yii2 embraces best practices and protocols from newer PHP versions while maintaining the speed and extensibility of its predecessor. This guide enhances your skills and knowledge, starting with project configuration and initialization. You'll learn to manage and use every aspect of Yii2, from Gii and migrations to asset management and automatic testing with Codeception. With this resource, you'll gain the skills necessary to efficiently create modern web and console applications using Yii2, supported by step-by-step instructions and practical code examples.