PHP Web Development | Master the Essentials of PHP Programming
Complete PHP Web Development Masterclass for Absolute Beginners to Master the Essentials of PHP Programming
Updated on Apr, 2025
Language - English
Development ,Web Development,PHP
Lectures -33
Duration -4.5 hours
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Course Description
Welcome to "PHP Web Development for Beginners"! This course is designed to guide you step by step through the fundamentals of PHP, helping you master the essential skills required for creating dynamic, data-driven websites. Whether you're completely new to web development or have some basic knowledge, this course will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to develop PHP-based websites from the ground up. You'll learn how to write PHP code, work with user inputs, create interactive features, and dive into more advanced concepts such as object-oriented programming.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to PHP
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to PHP
- What is PHP?
- Overview of PHP as a server-side scripting language.
- Why PHP is popular for web development.
- Exploring PHP's role in building dynamic websites.
- Setting Up Your PHP Environment
- Setting up a text editor (Atom, VSCode, Sublime Text, etc.).
- Understanding the basic folder structure for PHP projects.
- Creating Your First PHP Script
- Writing your first "Hello, World!" script.
- Understanding the structure of a PHP file and how to run it in the browser.
- Embedding PHP within HTML
- Writing PHP inside an HTML document.
- Understanding how PHP and HTML work together.
- Creating Dynamic Content with PHP
- Outputting data using echo and print statements.
- Displaying content dynamically based on conditions or user input.
- PHP Tags and Syntax
- Using tags to write PHP code.
- PHP closing tag ?> and omitting it.
- Variables and Data Types
- Defining and using variables in PHP.
- Understanding PHP's data types: strings, integers, floats, booleans.
- Working with Strings and String Functions
- Concatenating strings.
- String manipulation functions like strlen(), substr(), and str_replace().
- Math Operators
- Performing mathematical operations in PHP.
- Using +, -, *, /, and modulus operator %.
- Arrays and Associative Arrays
- Defining and working with indexed arrays.
- Associative arrays: defining key-value pairs.
- Iterating over arrays with loops.
- Handling User Input
- Accepting user input from forms using GET and POST methods.
- Validating and sanitizing user input.
- Displaying feedback to the user based on their input.
- Working with Forms
- Creating HTML forms to collect data.
- Using PHP to process form data and output results dynamically.
- Practical Example:
- Building a simple calculator or form-based application.
- If-Else Statements
- Writing conditional statements to control the flow of your PHP code.
- Using else, elseif, and else if for multiple conditions.
- Switch Case Statements
- Using switch for handling multiple conditions more efficiently.
- Loops
- for, while, and foreach loops to repeat code and iterate through arrays.
- Comments
- Writing single-line and multi-line comments for better code readability.
- Documenting your code effectively for future reference.
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics
- Introduction to classes and objects.
- Creating a simple class and instantiating objects.
- Constructors and Destructors
- What are constructors and destructors in PHP?
- Using them to initialize and clean up object data.
- Inheritance and Polymorphism
- Understanding how inheritance allows classes to share methods and properties.
- Using parent and child classes effectively.
- PHP Functions
- Defining and calling functions in PHP.
- Understanding function parameters and return statements.
- Using built-in PHP functions.
- Creating Modular and Reusable Code
- Structuring your PHP code to be modular.
- Reusing code with functions and classes.
- Beginner Web Developers: If you're looking to kickstart your career in web development and want to learn how to use PHP to build dynamic websites and applications, this course is for you!
- Aspiring PHP Developers: Whether you’re familiar with other programming languages or completely new to coding, this course will provide the foundational skills you need to begin developing with PHP.
- Students & Professionals: This course is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone looking to upgrade their web development skills and add PHP to their toolset.
- Self-learners: If you’re someone who prefers to learn at your own pace, this course will guide you through the essentials of PHP and make you comfortable with its most commonly used features.
Goals
- Mastery in PHP Fundamentals: Gain detailed knowledge of fundamentals of PHP from simple syntax up to advanced object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Real-World Web Development Skills: Expert in creating dynamic, interactive web pages from user input, data processing, and presentation smoothly.
- Hands-On Exercise: Learn by doing hands-on exercises that confirm your learning, i.e., building a simple web form, calculator program, and PHP programs.
- Structured Learning Sequence: Use a structured sequence that takes you from the beginning without confusing you with too much complexity.
- Confidence in Building Projects: You will feel confident to build basic web applications using PHP after the course and have confidence to employ structures like loops, conditionals, forms, and object-oriented solutions.
- Career Ready: Learn to complete the junior PHP developer job resume, start coding on your projects, or just keep working on completing your tool belt.
Prerequisites
- HTML coding experience is needed only
- A computer (Windows/Mac/Linux) with internet
Curriculum
Check out the detailed breakdown of what’s inside the course
Introduction to PHP Web Development Fundamentals
5 Lectures
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Introduction to PHP
07:35
07:35
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Setup of PHP
09:00
09:00
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Setup of Text Editor
04:54
04:54
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First PHP Code
09:49
09:49
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Write HTML inside PHP code
06:37
06:37
Basic PHP Syntax
5 Lectures
User Inputs in PHP
2 Lectures
URL and Method in PHP
2 Lectures
Arrays in PHP
3 Lectures
Functions in PHP
2 Lectures
Decision Making Statements in PHP
4 Lectures
Loop Systems in PHP
3 Lectures
Introduction to include functions in PHP
2 Lectures
Object Oriented Programming in PHP (OOP)
5 Lectures
Instructor Details
George Steve
George Steve is the founder of Emenwa, a FREE WEB DESIGN CODE EDITOR for HTML, CSS and JavaScript Libraries used by developers for coding, editing, testing and building personal web projects. He is a seasoned full-stack web developer with over a decade of experience in both Front-End and Back-End development. And also someone who loves to share his knowledge with the world and most especially with beginners in the software industry. As a passionate educator and a versatile developer, George has mastered a wide range of technologies and his proficiency extends beyond coding, encompassing design tools to ensure a complete development cycle from concept to execution.
As a professional committed to staying at the forefront of web technologies, George is adept at delivering cutting-edge solutions in both enterprise and startup environments. His teaching style focuses on practical applications, breaking down complex concepts to make them accessible for beginners and challenging enough for advanced learners.
In his courses, students not only gain a deep understanding of programming languages and frameworks but also learn real-world problem-solving techniques, project management skills, and best practices in web development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, George provides clear, engaging instruction that equips students with everything they need to succeed in today's tech industry.
With a track record of successful projects and an in-depth understanding of modern development practices, George Steve is the ideal mentor for anyone looking to build or enhance their career in full-stack web development.
As a professional committed to staying at the forefront of web technologies, George is adept at delivering cutting-edge solutions in both enterprise and startup environments. His teaching style focuses on practical applications, breaking down complex concepts to make them accessible for beginners and challenging enough for advanced learners.
In his courses, students not only gain a deep understanding of programming languages and frameworks but also learn real-world problem-solving techniques, project management skills, and best practices in web development. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, George provides clear, engaging instruction that equips students with everything they need to succeed in today's tech industry.
With a track record of successful projects and an in-depth understanding of modern development practices, George Steve is the ideal mentor for anyone looking to build or enhance their career in full-stack web development.
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