Explore the modern concepts of client-server web applications. This book includes examples that are simple to comprehend building apps that are not much different from real-world applications. Each chapter develops a different subject, explaining the concept from A to Z, and provides a project with complete source code and configuration steps. Chapters also include thorough coverage of the subject described and the full source code is provided with a consistently updated repo on GitHub, accounting for the frequent changes made to language versions. The chapter apps use HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Apache, Lighttpd, SSL/TLS, DDNS, Shell Programming, Sockets programming, tools such as Wireshark, and remote online tools for testing. As you master each topic sequentially, you'll fully understand the inner workings of the client-server apps and become confident in creating your own web-based apps. Whether you want to work on the web for fun, for school, or for work, Web-Based Projects that Rock the Class is a great place to start. The book explains how to: use HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, AJAX and MySQL for web projects; set up and handle two different web servers Apache and Lighttpd; obtain DNS and DDNS domain names; apply the SSL/TLS protocols for HTTPS connections; and test remotely with online tools your web app - then create similar tools. For college and university students, and individuals interested in web programming. Ideally you will have basic experience in requesting a web page from the browser and understanding online services like e-shops, basic-level experience with Linux, knowledge of basic-level programming language principles, and basic knowledge of what a database is. The book is introductory-level but at the same time builds a real-world app with complete source code. It covers all web technologies in one book, and contains points and teaching techniques honed over the author's 20-year teaching career.