PHP

Course Objectives:

• Develop a strong foundation in PHP programming concepts and syntax.
• Learn how to create dynamic web pages and interactive web applications.
• Understand the integration of PHP with databases to build data-driven websites.
• Gain hands-on experience in building and deploying PHP-based projects.
• Prepare for further exploration of advanced web development topics.

Course Curriculum:

1. Introduction to PHP

   • Overview of PHP and its role in web development
   • Setting up a development environment for PHP

2. PHP Basics

   • PHP syntax, variables, data types, and operators
   • Control structures: conditional statements and loops

3. Working with Forms and User Input

   • Handling form submissions and processing user input
   • Validating and sanitizing user data

4. PHP and MySQL Database Integration

   • Connecting to a MySQL database using PHP
   • Querying and manipulating database data

5. Creating Dynamic Web Pages

   • Embedding PHP within HTML to create dynamic content
   • Displaying data from databases on web pages

6. Handling Sessions and Cookies

   • Managing user sessions and data persistence
   • Using cookies for user tracking and personalization

7. Web Application Security

   • Understanding common web vulnerabilities and best practices
   • Implementing security measures to protect PHP applications

8. Building a Complete PHP Project

   • Designing and developing a complete PHP-based web application
   • Incorporating CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations