FUNDAMENTALS OF PHP

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of PHP, a powerful server-side scripting language primarily used for web development. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some coding experience, this course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to start building dynamic and interactive websites.

We’ll begin with the very basics, covering core concepts like variables, data types, operators, and control structures. You’ll learn how to write clean and efficient PHP code, understand how PHP interacts with web servers, and master techniques for handling user input and form submissions.

As we progress, we’ll delve into more advanced topics, including working with databases, managing sessions and cookies, and implementing security best practices. You’ll gain practical experience through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, building your confidence and solidifying your understanding of each concept.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Understand the role of PHP in web development: Learn how PHP works behind the scenes to generate dynamic content and interact with databases.
• Write and execute PHP scripts: Master the syntax and structure of PHP code, enabling you to create your own scripts.
• Manipulate data with variables and operators: Learn how to store, retrieve, and manipulate data using different data types and operators.
• Control program flow with conditional statements and loops: Implement logic and control the execution of your code based on different conditions.
• Work with arrays and functions: Organize data efficiently and create reusable code blocks.
• Interact with databases: Connect to databases, retrieve and store data, and perform database operations.
• Manage user sessions and cookies: Implement user authentication and maintain state across multiple pages.
• Implement basic security measures: Protect your web applications from common vulnerabilities.

This course is designed to be practical and engaging, providing you with the foundation you need to embark on your journey as a PHP developer. Join us and unlock the power of server-side scripting with PHP!