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Codecademy

Learn PHP

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Overview

Learn the fundamentals of PHP, one of the most popular languages of modern web development.

### Why Learn PHP?
PHP is a widely used server-side programming language that's become increasingly fast and powerful over the years. PHP works well with HTML and databases, making it a great language for anyone interested in building dynamic web applications.
### Take-Away Skills
In this course, you'll be exposed to fundamental programming concepts in PHP.
### Note on Prerequisites:
Some basic HTML is helpful before taking this course.

Syllabus

  • Getting Started with PHP: Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web pages for visitors.
    • Introduction to PHP
    • Introduction to PHP

  • Learn PHP Variables: Learn about PHP variables and the string and number data types.
    • PHP Strings and Variables
    • PHP Strings and Variables Quiz
    • PHP Numbers
    • PHP Numbers Quiz
    • World Traveler

  • Introduction to Functions in PHP: Get started learning about functions in PHP so you can create your own reusable blocks of code.
    • Introduction to PHP Functions
    • Introduction to PHP Functions
    • Mad Lib Functions

  • PHP Built-in Functions: PHP contains built-in functions for completing common (and some niche) tasks. This course will teach you how to find and use functions.
    • Intro to Built-in PHP Functions
    • Intro to Built-in PHP Functions
    • The Hitchhiker's Guide to PHP Math Functions

  • Learn PHP Arrays: Learn about PHP ordered and associative arrays and how this data type is used to store, access and manipulate data.
    • Ordered Arrays
    • Ordered Arrays Quiz
    • Associative Arrays
    • Associative Array Quiz
    • Bob's Budget

  • HTML Form Handling in PHP: Learn how to use PHP to handle HTML forms.
    • PHP and HTML
    • HTML Form Handling in PHP
    • HTML Form Handling in PHP
    • HTML - PHP Calculator

  • Conditionals and Logic in PHP: Learn about the boolean data type, conditionals, `switch` statements, the ternary operator, comparison operators, and logical operators!
    • Booleans and Comparison Operators
    • PHP Conditionals
    • Magic 8 Ball
    • PHP Number Guessing
    • Logical Operators and Compound Conditions
    • Compound Conditions
    • Common Mistakes with Conditionals
    • Save the Farm!

  • Loops in PHP: Loops are a key way to control execution of code. Learn how to use them effectively in PHP.
    • Loops
    • Loops
    • FizzBuzz
    • Loops in HTML
    • Loops in HTML
    • Repetitive Cafe

  • PHP Form Validation: Learn how to use PHP to validate HTML forms.
    • Introduction to Form Validation
    • Introduction to Regular Expressions
    • Introduction to PHP Form Validation
    • PHP Form Validation
    • Bobby Tables

  • Classes and Objects in PHP: Learn how to use object-oriented programming in PHP.
    • Classes and Objects
    • Classes and Objects
    • Classes and Objects
    • Going to Bed

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