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Course Requirements

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Basic understanding of server-client architecture.

Prior programming experience is beneficial but not required.

Software and Tools:

A local development environment such as XAMPP, WAMP, or MAMP.

A code editor (e.g., VS Code, Sublime Text, or PHPStorm).

Web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc.) for testing.

Course Description

This course on Building Web Applications in PHP will introduce students to server-side programming using PHP, covering all aspects from setup to deployment. Participants will learn the fundamentals of PHP, how to connect to and manipulate databases using SQL, and will build a complete web application by the end of the course.

The course is divided into multiple modules to help participants understand the logic behind creating dynamic, data-driven web applications using PHP.

Modules covered:

Introduction to PHP and Web Application Development

Setting up the development environment.

Understanding PHP syntax and structure.

Overview of server-side vs. client-side programming.

Working with Forms and User Input

Creating HTML forms and handling form submissions with PHP.

Validating and sanitizing user input for security.

Using sessions and cookies for state management.

Database Integration with MySQL

Introduction to databases and SQL.

Connecting PHP to a MySQL database.

Performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.

Building Dynamic Content

Using loops and conditionals for dynamic page content.

Displaying database records in tables and grids.

Structuring application code with reusable functions.

User Authentication and Authorization

Creating registration and login systems.

Hashing passwords and managing user sessions.

Access control for different user roles.

Building REST APIs in PHP

Creating a basic RESTful API with PHP.

Handling JSON data and working with external APIs.

Securing API endpoints.

Error Handling and Debugging

Identifying and handling common PHP errors.

Debugging with PHP’s error functions and logs.

Using tools and techniques for troubleshooting.

Deploying a PHP Application

Preparing the application for deployment.

Setting up a live server and transferring files.

Managing databases and environment configurations for production.

Project: Building a CRUD-Based Web Application

Developing a full-fledged web application (e.g., blog, task manager, or inventory system).

Integrating all learned modules to build a functional product.

Documentation and testing.

Course Outcomes

By completing this course, students will be able to:

Write Clean, Efficient PHP Code

Apply best practices for writing PHP scripts.

Understand the PHP language’s syntax, functions, and features.

Work with Databases

Connect PHP applications to MySQL databases.

Perform CRUD operations and query databases for dynamic content.

Build Interactive Web Applications

Capture and process user input with forms.

Create user login and authentication systems.

Develop Secure and Scalable Code

Implement security measures, including input validation and password hashing.

Use sessions and cookies for user state management.

Create RESTful APIs in PHP

Develop basic APIs to interact with front-end applications or other services.

Work with JSON and secure API endpoints.

Deploy Web Applications to Production Servers

Deploy and manage PHP applications on live servers.

Configure databases, handle server settings, and troubleshoot deployment issues.

Build a Portfolio-Ready Project

Develop a comprehensive web application that showcases acquired skills.

Gain confidence to apply for PHP developer roles or work on freelance projects.