About This Course
PHP powers a massive portion of the modern web, including major content management systems and custom web applications. This course is designed to transition you from static front-end pages to dynamic, full-stack development.
Through hands-on projects, you will learn how to process user forms, handle data securely, build user authentication systems, and connect your web interfaces to powerful MySQL databases.
Skills You Will Gain
Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to PHP & Local Servers
Learn to set up your local development environment using XAMPP/MAMP. Understand the client-server model, PHP syntax, variables, and outputting data to the browser.
Module 2: Logic, Functions & Form Handling
Master conditional statements, loops, and custom functions. Learn how to capture, validate, and securely process user input using HTML forms and PHP superglobals.
Module 3: Relational Databases with MySQL
Dive into database design. Understand tables, primary/foreign keys, and data types. Write raw SQL queries to insert, read, update, and delete records.
Module 4: Connecting PHP to MySQL (PDO)
Learn to use PHP Data Objects (PDO) to create a secure connection between your application and your database. Implement prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks.
Module 5: Building a Complete Application
Combine all your skills to build a complete, functional CRUD system. Implement user registration, secure login sessions, and a private data dashboard.