
PHP is a popular, reliable programming language at the foundation of many smart, data-driven websites. This comprehensive course from Kevin Skoglund helps developers learn the basics of PHP (including variables, logical expressions, loops, and functions), understand how to connect PHP to a MySQL database, and gain experience developing a complete web application with site navigation, form validation, and a password-protected admin area. Kevin also covers the basic CRUD routines for updating a database, debugging techniques, and usable user interfaces. Along the way, he provides practical advice, offers examples of best practices, and demonstrates refactoring techniques to improve existing code.
Topics include:
- What is PHP?
 - Installing and configuring PHP and MySQL
 - Exploring data types
 - Controlling code with logical expressions and loops
 - Using PHP's built-in functions
 - Writing custom functions
 - Building dynamic webpages
 - Working with forms and form data
 - Using cookies and sessions to store data
 - Connecting to MySQL with PHP
 - Creating and editing database records
 - Building a content management system
 - Adding user authentication
 
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