Mastering PHP & MySQL for Dynamic Web Applications

Dive into the world of backend development with this comprehensive course that combines the power of PHP and MySQL. This course will guide you through the process of building dynamic, data-driven websites and web applications. Whether you're creating a simple blog or a complex e-commerce site, understanding how to integrate PHP with MySQL will be a game-changer in your web development journey.

Over ten detailed lessons, you will gain hands-on experience with SQL, learn how to efficiently manage and manipulate data, and discover how to use PHP to interact with your database. This course is designed for those who have a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and are ready to tackle the server-side of web development.

What You Will Learn

• Lesson 1: Introduction to SQL and Databases

  • Understand the basics of SQL and how databases are used in web development. Learn the key concepts of relational databases and the role SQL plays in managing and manipulating data.

• Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Development Environment

  • Set up a local development environment with PHP and MySQL. Learn how to install and configure tools like XAMPP or MAMP to create a smooth workflow for backend development.

• Lesson 3: Mastering SQL Queries

  • Dive deep into SQL queries. Learn how to select, insert, update, and delete data within a MySQL database. Understand the importance of data integrity and how to maintain it.

• Lesson 4: PHP Fundamentals

  • Get introduced to PHP, the popular server-side scripting language. Learn the basics of PHP syntax, variables, data types, and control structures. Start writing your first PHP scripts to generate dynamic web content.

• Lesson 5: Connecting PHP with MySQL

  • Learn how to connect PHP to a MySQL database. Understand the process of querying a database from a PHP script and displaying the results on a web page.

• Lesson 6: User Authentication

  • Build a simple user authentication system using PHP and MySQL. Learn how to create secure login and registration forms, and manage user sessions.

• Lesson 7: CRUD Operations with PHP & MySQL

  • Master CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations. Learn how to implement these operations in PHP and manage data within your MySQL database efficiently.

• Lesson 8: Securing Your Web Applications

  • Explore techniques for securing your PHP applications. Learn about common security vulnerabilities like SQL injection and how to protect your applications against them.

• Lesson 9: Building a Content Management System (CMS)

  • Apply what you’ve learned by building a simple CMS. Understand how to structure your PHP code, interact with the database, and manage content dynamically.

• Lesson 10: Advanced PHP Techniques

  • Delve into more advanced PHP concepts and techniques. Explore object-oriented programming (OOP) in PHP, session management, and best practices for scalable and maintainable code.

Course Outcome:

• This course equips you with the essential skills to develop robust and secure web applications using PHP and MySQL. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in backend development and the confidence to build and manage your own dynamic websites.