Course Details

Web Development

This course provides a thorough introduction to PHP web development, covering everything from basic syntax to advanced techniques for creating dynamic, data-driven websites and web applications. Designed for beginners and those with some programming experience, this course equips students with the skills to develop robust server-side solutions using PHP and related technologies.

    Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Develop server-side applications and scripts using PHP.
  • Interact with databases to store, retrieve, and manage data.
  • Implement dynamic features and functionality in web applications.
  • Secure PHP applications against common vulnerabilities.
  • Deploy and maintain PHP-based web applications on various hosting platforms.

  • Overview of PHP and its role in web development
  • Setting up the development environment: installing PHP, a web server (e.g., Apache), and a database (e.g., MySQL)
  • Basic syntax and PHP scripting fundamentals
  • Variables and Data TypesUnderstanding PHP variables, data types, and type casting
  • Operators:Arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators
  • Control Structures: Using conditionals (if, else, switch) and loops (for, while, do-while)
  • Functions: Defining and calling functions, understanding scope and parameter passing
  • Form Handling Receiving and processing user input from HTML forms
  • Validation Validating and sanitizing user input to ensure data integrity and security
  • Sessions and Cookies Managing user sessions and storing data using cookies
  • Introduction to MySQL: Basics of relational databases and SQL
  • Connecting PHP to MySQL: Using MySQLi and PDO (PHP Data Objects) to interact with databases
  • CRUD Operations: Performing Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations
  • Prepared Statements: Using prepared statements to enhance security and prevent SQL injection attacks
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Principles of OOP in PHP, including classes, objects, inheritance, and interfaces
  • Error Handling: Techniques for managing and debugging errors in PHP applications
  • File Handling: Reading from and writing to files on the server
  • Introduction to PHP Frameworks:Overview of popular PHP frameworks like Laravel or Symfony
  • Using Composer: Managing PHP dependencies with Composer
  • Template Engines: Implementing template engines like Twig or Blade for separating logic from presentation
  • Securing PHP Applications:Techniques for securing applications against common threats such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection
  • Data Encryption: Implementing encryption for sensitive data
  • User Authentication and Authorization: Building secure login systems and managing user access
  • Version Control: Using Git for source code management and collaboration
  • Deployment: Deploying PHP applications to web servers or cloud platforms
  • Performance Optimization Techniques for improving application performance and scalability
  • Project Planning: Designing and planning a complete PHP-based web application
  • Development: Building and integrating all components of the application
  • Presentation: Demonstrating the completed project and discussing the development process and best practices
  • Aspiring PHP developers seeking to learn server-side web development
  • Beginners interested in creating dynamic, data-driven websites and applications
  • Developers looking to enhance their skills with PHP and related technologies
  • This course offers a comprehensive introduction to PHP web development, combining practical coding experience with theoretical knowledge to prepare students for building and managing effective web applications using PHP.

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