PHP Programming
PHP is a powerful server-side scripting language used for web development.
It enables the creation of dynamic and interactive websites and applications. This course provides a
comprehensive introduction to PHP, covering fundamental to advanced concepts.
Designed for beginners, aspiring web developers, and backend engineers,
this course covers key topics such as PHP syntax, handling forms, database integration, sessions,
authentication, and security. By the end of this course, learners will have hands-on experience in
building PHP applications.
Course Content
- What is PHP?
- Setting Up a PHP Environment
- Writing Your First PHP Script
- Understanding PHP Syntax & Structure
- Variables & Constants
- Data Types in PHP
- Operators & Expressions
- PHP Superglobals
- Conditional Statements (if-else, switch)
- Looping (for, while, do-while, foreach)
- Break & Continue Statements
- Using Nested Loops & Conditionals
- Defining & Calling Functions
- Function Parameters & Return Values
- Working with Arrays
- Associative & Multidimensional Arrays
- Handling User Input with PHP
- Form Validation & Sanitization
- File Upload Handling
- Connecting to MySQL Database
- CRUD Operations with PHP & MySQL
- Using PDO for Database Interaction
- Preventing SQL Injection
- Managing Sessions & Cookies
- Authentication & User Management
- Secure Coding Practices
- Building a Dynamic PHP Application
- Implementing Best Practices
- Debugging & Optimization