The target audience for this book are experienced PHP developers wanting to learn about the Magento platform. The book series has three main The book content follows the Magento Certification Study Group Moderator Kit published by Magento. It takes the bare bone exercises and solutions provided by the Study Group Kit and provides insight into the core architecture by researching how a solution may be approached. Then it discusses the example exercise solutions provided with this book. Along the way, many aspects of the Magento architecture are uncovered, thus providing the background knowledge and mindset required to pass the MCD exam. Almost as a side effect readers will find they become more efficient and effective as Magento developers. This first book in the series focuses on the exercises from the Basics and Request Flow section of the Study Group Kit. It covers the following