PHP Programming Syllabus

This comprehensive PHP Programming course provides an in-depth learning experience, covering everything from the basics of PHP to advanced concepts such as object-oriented programming, database integration, and API development. Here's a breakdown of the syllabus:

Course Overview

This course covers essential PHP programming concepts including variables, functions, object-oriented programming, form handling, and advanced topics like session management, file handling, and RESTful API development. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in writing PHP code to build dynamic, data-driven web applications.

Course Objectives

  • Learn the fundamentals of PHP programming including variables, data types, and operators.
  • Understand and apply control structures such as loops and conditional statements.
  • Master object-oriented programming concepts including classes, inheritance, and interfaces.
  • Work with PHP's built-in data structures like arrays and associative arrays.
  • Understand and implement form handling and validation techniques.
  • Learn file handling techniques including reading and writing text and binary files.
  • Implement session and cookie management for user authentication and state tracking.
  • Use PHP to connect to relational databases (e.g., MySQL) using PDO and MySQLi.
  • Build RESTful APIs to enable communication between client and server.
  • Develop real-world PHP applications by integrating external libraries and frameworks such as Laravel.

Module Breakdown

  • Introduction: History and features of PHP.
  • Installing PHP and setting up the environment (XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP).
  • Writing and running PHP scripts.
  • PHP syntax and structure.

  • Decision making: if, if-else, else-if ladder, switch statements.
  • Loops: for, while, do-while, and foreach loops.
  • Loop control statements: break, continue.

  • Defining and calling functions.
  • Function parameters, return values, and default arguments.
  • Advanced concepts: anonymous functions, closures, and recursion.

  • Types of arrays: indexed, associative, and multidimensional.
  • Array functions: sort, merge, search, etc.
  • Traversing arrays using loops.

  • String manipulation functions.
  • Regular expressions and pattern matching.
  • Working with string formatting.

  • GET and POST methods.
  • Form validation and sanitization.
  • Handling file uploads in forms.

  • Connecting to MySQL using PHP (MySQLi and PDO).
  • Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete).
  • Prepared statements and preventing SQL injection.

  • Reading from and writing to files.
  • Working with file permissions and file paths.
  • Handling file errors.

  • Understanding sessions and cookies.
  • Creating and managing sessions.
  • Setting, retrieving, and deleting cookies.

  • Classes, objects, and constructors.
  • Inheritance, interfaces, and traits.
  • Advanced concepts: static properties, methods, and abstract classes.

  • Error handling using try-catch blocks.
  • Custom error handlers.
  • Logging errors and debugging.

  • Introduction to REST APIs.
  • Making API requests with cURL.
  • Consuming third-party APIs.

  • Introduction to popular PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, CodeIgniter).
  • Setting up a Laravel project.
  • Understanding MVC architecture.

  • Deploying PHP applications on a server.
  • Version control with Git.
  • Best practices for writing secure and efficient PHP code.
PHP Basics

Introduction to PHP Programming

PHP is a widely-used server-side scripting language that powers a significant portion of the web. This course will teach you the basics of PHP syntax, variables, loops, and functions. By the end of this course, you'll be able to create dynamic web pages and understand the fundamentals of server-side programming.

PHP for Web Development

PHP for Web Development

Learn how to build dynamic and interactive web applications using PHP. This course covers handling forms, session management, and database integration using MySQL. You'll also explore modern PHP practices and frameworks like Laravel to develop scalable and efficient web applications.

PHP and MySQL Integration

PHP and MySQL Integration

Master the art of integrating PHP with MySQL to create robust database-driven web applications. This course covers CRUD operations, prepared statements, and preventing SQL injection. You'll build applications where users can input, retrieve, and update data dynamically.

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Ready to dive into the world of PHP? Register for the PHP course now and unlock the power to build dynamic and interactive web applications. Learn the core concepts of PHP programming, including server-side scripting, database integration, and modern frameworks, to create scalable and efficient solutions for the web!

FAQ

PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a widely-used open-source scripting language designed for web development. It is primarily used for creating dynamic web pages and applications. PHP can be embedded into HTML and is commonly used for tasks like managing databases, handling forms, generating dynamic page content, and creating e-commerce websites.

No, prior programming experience is not necessary to start learning PHP. It is beginner-friendly and easy to grasp, especially for those with basic knowledge of HTML and CSS. However, familiarity with general programming concepts can make the learning process smoother.