
PHP
Course Description
Discover the power of PHP—one of the most popular server-side scripting languages used for web development. This course will guide you through the fundamentals of PHP, providing you with the essential skills to build dynamic and interactive websites, web applications, and even APIs.
What Will You Learn?
In this course, you’ll master the core aspects of PHP and learn how to apply it to real-world projects:
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Introduction to PHP Syntax and Structure: Learn PHP syntax, variables, operators, and basic functions.
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Working with Forms and User Inputs: Handle form submissions, validate user data, and interact with front-end components.
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PHP and MySQL Database Integration: Learn how to connect to databases, run queries, and store/retrieve data.
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PHP Sessions and Cookies: Implement user authentication and manage user sessions and data.
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Object-Oriented PHP: Master object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.
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PHP Error Handling: Handle errors gracefully using try-catch blocks and logging mechanisms.
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Building a Simple CRUD Application: Create a basic Create, Read, Update, Delete (CRUD) app with PHP and MySQL.
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RESTful API Development: Learn how to build and consume APIs using PHP.
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Security Best Practices: Learn how to protect your PHP applications against common threats (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.).
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Deploying PHP Applications: Understand how to deploy PHP applications to live servers.
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Aspiring web developers looking to learn PHP
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Students or professionals who want to build dynamic, data-driven websites
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Front-end developers who want to expand their back-end skills
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Entrepreneurs or small business owners wanting to build their own websites or web applications
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Anyone interested in learning back-end development with PHP
Course Curriculum

Jason Thorne
DeveloperI am a web developer with a vast array of knowledge in many different front end and back end languages, responsive frameworks, databases, and best code practices