Learn PHP

Learn PHP Course
Class Name

Intermediate PHP

This is an intermediate level tutorial on how to write web applications using PHP. Students will learn how to correctly organize PHP code to make their programming easier and more enjoyable (learning to think like profession PHP developers). An introduction to object-oriented programming is provided. The emphasis on correct program design is accompanied by weekly projects providing solutions to real-world problems. Students who complete the course will have a firm foundation for creating practical applications, and will be able to understand professionally written PHP code.
Outline
Week 1: PHP and Web Programming - Overview
  • How PHP compares with other approaches: Javascript, Flash, CGI/Perl, Microsoft's ASP, and Sun's Java ServerPages
  • PHP Pros and Cons
  • PHP: past, present and future (PHP 3.0, PHP 4.0, and PHP 5)
  • The road ahead...
    • Modular application design
    • Learning to create and use code libraries
    • Object Oriented PHP
    • Separating front and backends (MVC pattern)
  • Setting up your environment
    • Directory stucture
    • Error handling and Debugging
Week 2: Elements of PHP - Review
  • PHP variables and arrays
  • Control flow
  • Patterns for processing HTML forms
  • Understanding $_GET, $_POST, $_SESSION and other PHP super-arrays
  • Dynamically generating HTML - example: self-populating forms
Week 3: Functions
  • Countless built-in functions
    • How to think about PHP's many utility functions
    • Examples with numbers, strings and dates
    • Discussion: string functions vs. regular expressions
  • User-defined functions: units of code
  • Functional overview...
    • Return values
    • Parameters: Passing 'by value' vs. 'by reference'
    • Variable scope
  • Arranging function in separate 'include' files: code libraries. Looking ahead: what is an 'Object'?
  • More about debugging and error handling
Week 4: Introduction to PHP and MySQL
  • PHP's customized MySQL functions
  • A simple database-driven application: message board
    • Creating the database schema
    • Connecting to the database
    • Inserting and Updating data
  • Database abstraction: The PEAR::DB interface
Week 5: Object-oriented PHP
  • What is O-O programming, and why is it cool?
  • Understanding how using objects can improve PHP programs
  • Understanding how objects work in PHP
    • References vs. values
    • PHP 4 vs. PHP 5
  • Re-using existing objects: Example of the PEAR::DB interface
  • Creating and programming with objects: Exampl of object-oriented version of message board
Week 6: Bringing It All Together
  • In the final week we apply many of the concepts studied so far to develop a complete, well-archictected web application component: a simple online shopping cart using cookies, sessions and the database.
  • PHP and web application security
  • More about objects
Prerequisites
  • A basic understanding of HTML is assumed, including forms and tables.
  • Beginning PHP course (P191)or equivalent experience is required.
  • Some knowledge of SQL/MySQL is helpful. See the requirements section for more information
Requirements
  • Students will require access to a web server which supports PHP in order to test examples and complete coursework.
  • MySQL is used in weeks 3-6, so students will need to be able to connect from PHP to a MySQL server and perform operations including table creation. The details of connecting from to MySQL PHP will be reviewed but it is beyond the scope of the class to troubleshoot the student's database installation.
  • Questions about hosting may be directed to the instructor.
Class Books

Required Book: Teach Yourself PHP in 24 Hours [
Suggest Book: The PHP Cookbook ]
Course Price
  • Member Price: $170.00 US
  • Non-Member Price: $270.00 US
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Additional Information:
This online course is limited to 100 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: All Online Class fees are only refundable or creditable during the first week of class. A processing fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged for each refund request. If you have any questions please contact us

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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How eClasses Work: Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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