O'Reilly Book: Node.js for PHP Developers

[ajaximrpg]

In January 2012, I experimented with porting the ajaximrpg backend from PHP to Node.js.  This experiment was successful: within a few weeks, I had a buggy but working Node.js backend.

In March 2012, I officially decided to develop and support both PHP and Node.js backends for ajaximrpg.  The PHP backend would be the lightweight, easy-to-host solution.  The Node.js backend would be a high-performance alternative.

During my experiments with Node.js and PHP, I discovered a lot of interesting porting techniques, enough such that it would make an interesting technical book.  I decided to put ajaximrpg development on hold and write a book for O'Reilly Media .  It took the entire summer to write the book and up through November to edit it.  But, the book is finally done, out and available.

Node.js for PHP Developers: Porting PHP to Node.js by Daniel Howard

http://www.amazon.com/Node-js-PHP-Developers-Porting/dp/1449333605/

Towards the end of 2012, Joshua Gross also agreed to let me take over maintenance of Ajax IM, the parent project of ajaximrpg.  To that end, I made Ajax IM minimally work on the latest Node.js version and checked that into GitHub.

http://ajaxim.com/

http://github.com/endtwist/AjaxIM

For 2013, I plan to set up a server so I can take over hosting the Ajax IM web site from Joshua.  Then, I plan to finish development and release ajaximrpg 5.10 which will contain both the PHP and Node.js backends.  For Ajax IM itself, I plan to maintain it and keep it functional.

Dan
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