Mastering PHP

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Course Overview

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a versatile server-side scripting language widely used for developing dynamic and interactive web applications. In this comprehensive course, participants will learn the fundamentals of PHP programming, including syntax, variables, control structures, functions, and object-oriented programming (OOP). Through hands-on projects and real-world examples, students will gain proficiency in building web applications that interact with databases, handle user input, manage sessions, and more. Whether you are a beginner looking to enter the world of web development or an experienced programmer seeking to enhance your PHP skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create powerful and scalable web applications.

Course Objectives:

Understand the fundamentals of PHP programming language.
Learn how to use PHP to create dynamic web pages and applications.
Gain proficiency in interacting with databases using PHP and MySQL.
Explore advanced PHP concepts such as sessions, cookies, and file handling.
Master object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns in PHP.

Course Content

Introduction to PHP
- Overview of PHP and its role in web development
- Setting up a PHP development environment (XAMPP, MAMP, etc.)
- Writing and executing PHP code in web pages
PHP Syntax and Variables
- Understanding PHP syntax: comments, variables, data types, operators
- Working with strings, numbers, arrays, and boolean values
- Using PHP built-in functions for common tasks
Control Structures and Functions
- Conditional statements: if-else, switch
- Looping constructs: for, while, do-while
- Declaring and invoking functions in PHP
- Understanding function scope and passing arguments
Arrays and Associative Arrays
- Creating and manipulating indexed arrays and associative arrays
- Iterating over arrays using loops and array functions
- Sorting and searching arrays in PHP
Handling User Input and Forms
- Retrieving user input from HTML forms using $_GET and $_POST superglobal arrays
- Validating and sanitizing user input to prevent security vulnerabilities
- Handling file uploads with PHP
Working with Dates and Times
- Understanding PHP date and time functions
- Formatting dates and times for display
- Performing date arithmetic and manipulation in PHP
Introduction to Databases and MySQ
- Overview of relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Setting up a MySQL database and creating tables
- Connecting to a MySQL database using PHP
- Executing SQL queries with PHP and retrieving data from the database
Managing Sessions and Cookies
- Understanding PHP sessions and cookies
- Using sessions to persist user data across multiple page requests
- Setting and retrieving cookies in PHP applications
File Handling and Manipulation
- Reading from and writing to files using PHP
- Managing file permissions and handling file uploads
- Performing file system operations such as copying, moving, and deleting files
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP
- Understanding the principles of OOP: classes, objects, properties, methods, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism
- Creating and using classes and objects in PHP
- Implementing OOP design patterns in PHP applications
Working with APIs and Web Services
- Consuming data from external APIs using PHP
- Making HTTP requests with cURL and parsing JSON/XML responses
- Building RESTful APIs with PHP and handling API requests
Security Best Practices
- Understanding common security vulnerabilities in web applications
- Implementing security measures in PHP applications: input validation, data sanitization, parameterized queries, password hashing
Project: Building a Dynamic Web Application with PHP and MySQL
- Applying PHP knowledge to build a dynamic web application with database interaction
- Implementing user authentication, CRUD operations, and data validation
- Testing and optimizing the web application for performance and security

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Course Overview

Course Content

Overview of PHP and its role in web development

Setting up a PHP development environment (XAMPP, MAMP, etc.)

Writing and executing PHP code in web pages

Understanding PHP syntax: comments, variables, data types, operators

Working with strings, numbers, arrays, and boolean values

Using PHP built-in functions for common tasks

Conditional statements: if-else, switch

Looping constructs: for, while, do-while

Declaring and invoking functions in PHP

Understanding function scope and passing arguments

Creating and manipulating indexed arrays and associative arrays

Iterating over arrays using loops and array functions

Sorting and searching arrays in PHP

Retrieving user input from HTML forms using $_GET and $_POST superglobal arrays

Validating and sanitizing user input to prevent security vulnerabilities

Handling file uploads with PHP

Understanding PHP date and time functions

Formatting dates and times for display

Performing date arithmetic and manipulation in PHP

Overview of relational databases and SQL (Structured Query Language)

Setting up a MySQL database and creating tables

Connecting to a MySQL database using PHP

Executing SQL queries with PHP and retrieving data from the database

Understanding PHP sessions and cookies

Using sessions to persist user data across multiple page requests

Setting and retrieving cookies in PHP applications

Reading from and writing to files using PHP

Managing file permissions and handling file uploads

Performing file system operations such as copying, moving, and deleting files

Understanding the principles of OOP: classes, objects, properties, methods, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism

Creating and using classes and objects in PHP

Implementing OOP design patterns in PHP applications

Consuming data from external APIs using PHP

Making HTTP requests with cURL and parsing JSON/XML responses

Building RESTful APIs with PHP and handling API requests

Understanding common security vulnerabilities in web applications

Implementing security measures in PHP applications: input validation, data sanitization, parameterized queries, password hashing

Applying PHP knowledge to build a dynamic web application with database interaction

Implementing user authentication, CRUD operations, and data validation

Testing and optimizing the web application for performance and security

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