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PHP for Beginners

Categories: Development, PHP

About Course

Welcome to the PHP for Beginners course! Whether you’re just starting your programming journey or looking to expand your skills, this course is designed to provide a solid foundation in PHP, one of the most popular server-side scripting languages used for web development.

In this course, you will:

Learn PHP syntax and structure, starting with the very basics.
Understand how PHP integrates with HTML to create dynamic web pages.
Explore variables, data types, operators, and control structures.
Master PHP functions and how to interact with forms and databases.
Dive into object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts in PHP.
Build real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience to reinforce your learning.

Through a combination of video lectures, interactive exercises, and practical examples, you will be ready to create dynamic websites and web applications with PHP by the end of this course.

Introduction to PHP: What PHP is, its history, and how it powers the web.
PHP Syntax & Basics: Learn how to write basic PHP code, including variables, data types, and operators.
Control Structures: Master the use of conditional statements (if-else, switch-case) and loops (for, while).
Functions: How to write reusable functions in PHP, pass parameters, and return values.
Form Handling: Work with HTML forms, collect user input, and validate data using PHP.
Database Integration: Introduction to MySQL and how to interact with a database to store and retrieve data.
File Handling: Learn how to read, write, and upload files using PHP.
Sessions & Cookies: Store user data and manage user sessions across multiple pages.
Introduction to OOP: Dive into object-oriented programming concepts, such as classes, objects, and inheritance.

Course Content

Introduction to PHP
History of PHP? How PHP works. Setting Up a Local Development Environment (XAMPP/WAMP)

History Of PHP

01:32
Why You need PHP

01:24
Setting up the working environment

01:38

Basics of PHP
In this section, we covered the essentials of PHP, including its syntax, which uses tags and semicolons to end statements. We learned how to write comments with //, /* */, and /** */ for documentation. PHP variables start with a dollar sign ($) and can hold different data types like strings, integers, and arrays. We also explored variable scopes (global vs local) and basic operations like addition, subtraction, and multiplication. These foundational concepts form the core of PHP programming and are crucial for writing effective PHP scripts.

Control Structures

Functions
Functions in PHP are reusable blocks of code that simplify tasks. PHP offers many built-in functions (e.g., strlen(), date()), and you can create custom functions to suit your needs. Custom functions can accept parameters to pass data and use the return keyword to send results back, making your code modular, efficient, and reusable.

Working with Forms
Forms are a fundamental way to collect user input in web applications. In PHP, forms are used to send data to the server for processing, such as login credentials, feedback, or search queries. PHP works seamlessly with HTML forms to handle data sent via the GET or POST methods.

PHP and Databases
PHP is a popular server-side scripting language used to create dynamic web applications. One of its most powerful features is the ability to interact with databases, allowing you to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. PHP commonly works with MySQL and other relational databases through SQL (Structured Query Language) to perform tasks like managing user information, blog posts, products, and more. By using PHP with databases, developers can build dynamic websites that store and manage data efficiently, enabling the creation of interactive, data-driven applications.

File Handling
File Handling in PHP refers to the ability to read, write, and manipulate files on the server using PHP scripts. It allows developers to create, modify, and delete files, as well as interact with files for data storage and retrieval. PHP provides various functions for file operations such as opening files, reading and writing data, and closing files. Commonly used file functions include fopen(), fread(), fwrite(), fclose(), file_get_contents(), and file_put_contents(). File handling is essential for tasks like logging, user file uploads, and managing configurations or content dynamically. It also includes working with file permissions to ensure proper security and access control.

PHP Sessions and Cookies
Sessions and cookies are essential for managing user data across multiple pages in PHP. A session allows you to store user information on the server for use across different pages, while cookies store data on the client's browser for later use. Sessions are ideal for sensitive data, while cookies are suitable for storing non-sensitive information like preferences. Both methods are widely used for user authentication, shopping carts, and personalized experiences.

Introduction to Object-Oriented PHP
Object-Oriented PHP (OOP) is a programming paradigm that organizes code into objects, which are instances of classes. It allows for better code organization, reusability, and scalability. In OOP, key concepts include classes, objects, inheritance, encapsulation, abstraction, and polymorphism. These principles help in managing complex applications by breaking them into smaller, manageable pieces. With OOP, PHP allows developers to create modular, flexible, and maintainable code, making it a powerful tool for building large-scale applications.

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6 years ago

This was my first time taking an online course.
The content is excellent, and the instructors are also excellent.
How much you learn from this course is pretty much what you put into it.

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PHP for Beginners

PHP for Beginners

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to PHP
History of PHP? How PHP works. Setting Up a Local Development Environment (XAMPP/WAMP)

History Of PHP

Why You need PHP

Setting up the working environment

Syntax and Comments

Variables and Datatypes

Basic Operations

Control Structures

If-Else Statement

Switch Case

Loops

Built-in-functions

Creating and calling custom functions

Passing parameters and return values

Working with Forms
Forms are a fundamental way to collect user input in web applications. In PHP, forms are used to send data to the server for processing, such as login credentials, feedback, or search queries. PHP works seamlessly with HTML forms to handle data sent via the GET or POST methods.

Handling GET and POST request

Validating form inputs

Displaying form inputs

Introduction to SQL

Connecting PHP to Database

CRUD Operations

Reading and Writing files

Uploading and processing files

Setting and Accessing sessions

Using Cookies for State Management

Classes and Object

Properties and Methods

Polymorphism and Inheritance Basics

Real world project

Your Instructors

VividPrep

VividPrep

PHP for Beginners

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to PHP History of PHP? How PHP works. Setting Up a Local Development Environment (XAMPP/WAMP)

History Of PHP

Why You need PHP

Setting up the working environment

Syntax and Comments

Variables and Datatypes

Basic Operations

Control Structures

If-Else Statement

Switch Case

Loops

Built-in-functions

Creating and calling custom functions

Passing parameters and return values

Working with Forms Forms are a fundamental way to collect user input in web applications. In PHP, forms are used to send data to the server for processing, such as login credentials, feedback, or search queries. PHP works seamlessly with HTML forms to handle data sent via the GET or POST methods.

Handling GET and POST request

Validating form inputs

Displaying form inputs

Introduction to SQL

Connecting PHP to Database

CRUD Operations

Reading and Writing files

Uploading and processing files

Setting and Accessing sessions

Using Cookies for State Management

Classes and Object

Properties and Methods

Polymorphism and Inheritance Basics

Real world project

Student Ratings & Reviews

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