PHP Advance Course
Why PHP?
Designing a comprehensive PHP course structure involves dividing the content into different modules or topics, each covering essential aspects of PHP development. Below is a suggested PHP course structure module-wise:
Advance PHP Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to PHP
- Introduction to server-side scripting
- Setting up PHP development environment (XAMPP, WAMP, or others)
- Basic syntax and data types in PHP
- Variables, constants, and data manipulation
- Conditional statements and loops
- Functions and user-defined functions
Module 2: PHP and HTML
- PHP embedded in HTML
- Form handling and processing using PHP
- Common HTML form elements and their attributes
- Handling user input and form validation
- Working with files and directories
Module 3: PHP and Databases (MySQL/MariaDB)
- Introduction to databases and SQL
- Connecting PHP with MySQL/MariaDB
- Querying and fetching data from databases
- Inserting, updating, and deleting data
- Handling database errors and exceptions
Module 4: PHP and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Introduction to OOP concepts
- Classes, objects, and properties
- Methods and visibility (public, private, protected)
- Inheritance and interfaces
- Autoloading classes in PHP
Module 5: Handling Sessions and Cookies
- Understanding HTTP statelessness
- Managing sessions in PHP
- Using cookies to store data on the client side
- Securing session data and handling session timeouts
Module 6: PHP Security Best Practices
- Common security vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
- Data validation and sanitization
- Prepared statements and parameterized queries
- Escaping output and input filtering
Module 7: PHP and RESTful APIs
- Introduction to RESTful architecture
- Creating and consuming RESTful APIs in PHP
- Working with JSON and XML data
- Authentication and security in APIs
Module 8: PHP Frameworks (Choose one or more popular frameworks)
- Introduction to PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter)
- Setting up and configuring a PHP framework
- MVC pattern and its implementation in the framework
- Working with databases, templates, and routing in the framework
Module 9: Project Development
- Building a complete web application using PHP and a framework
- Incorporating database, user authentication, and RESTful API integration
- Best practices in project organization and code structuring
Module 10: Deployment and Hosting
- Preparing a PHP application for deployment
- Choosing a hosting provider and setting up the server
- Deploying the application to a production environment
- Monitoring and troubleshooting common issues