
PHP Programming: The Basics
In Real World PHP Programming: The Basics, VTC Author Mike Morton introduces PHP programming in a fashion that is immediately applicable to experienced programmers, and new programmers alike. This programming title does not focus on getting certified in PHP, but rather focuses on the application of PHP in everyday programming, including the proper terminology as well as learning PHP slang. Starting with the absolute basics of PHP types and statements, Mike progresses you through conditional and loops, MySQL, and into advanced topics such as functions and session management. With working examples, and application of what you are learning shown throughout, Mike makes learning PHP an easy and enjoyable endeavour. To begin learning today simply click on one of the links.
Course content
Introduction6 lessons
Starting with PHP8 lessons
PHP Basics11 lessons
- Variables4:041 credit or ad
- PHP Statements0:451 credit or ad
- Values and Value Types Part 17:481 credit or ad
- Values and Value Types Part 22:431 credit or ad
- Referencing Variables and Constants3:001 credit or ad
- Superglobals5:041 credit or ad
- Variable Variables3:561 credit or ad
- Basic Operators Part 14:211 credit or ad
- Basic Operators Part 24:351 credit or ad
- Advanced Operators5:521 credit or ad
- Chapter 3 Challenge6:081 credit or ad
PHP Conditionals and Loops7 lessons
Applying What You Know9 lessons
- INCLUDE and REQUIRE3:421 credit or ad
- Setting up Your File Structure4:531 credit or ad
- Global Headers and Footers3:161 credit or ad
- A Functional Website Example Pt.16:231 credit or ad
- A Functional Website Example Pt.24:181 credit or ad
- A Functional Website Example Pt.34:321 credit or ad
- A Functional Website Example Pt.44:491 credit or ad
- A Functional Website Example Pt.54:301 credit or ad
- A Functional Website Example - Addendum6:091 credit or ad
PHP and functions6 lessons
PHP Arrays10 lessons
- What is an Array2:091 credit or ad
- Creating Arrays6:031 credit or ad
- Multidimensional Arrays3:231 credit or ad
- "FOREACH" looping - basic3:181 credit or ad
- "FOREACH" looping - advanced4:191 credit or ad
- Navigating Arrays2:211 credit or ad
- Manipulating Keys3:561 credit or ad
- Sorting Arrays2:411 credit or ad
- Serialization2:201 credit or ad
- Challenge7:561 credit or ad
Starting with MYSQL4 lessons
MYSQL Basics13 lessons
- Configuring Users in MYSQL - Part 13:591 credit or ad
- Configuring Users in MYSQL - Part 23:021 credit or ad
- Creating Databases and Tables2:241 credit or ad
- MYSQL Data Types - Numeric Types4:041 credit or ad
- MYSQL Data Types - Date Types2:171 credit or ad
- MYSQL Data Types - String Types2:581 credit or ad
- EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - Part 15:271 credit or ad
- EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - Part 23:471 credit or ad
- Basic MYSQL commands - INSERT2:461 credit or ad
- Basic MYSQL commands - SELECT and UPDATE5:461 credit or ad
- Basic MYSQL commands - DELETE and DROP2:321 credit or ad
- Setting Up phpMyAdmin5:431 credit or ad
- Using phpMyAdmin6:061 credit or ad