PHP Real World Programming CD Course

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.



Course syllabus

Introduction to these Tutorials
What These Tutorials Cover
What You Will Need
Resources - Using PHP.net Pt.1
Resources - Using PHP.net Pt.2
Other PHP Resources
Hosting Resources

Starting with PHP
What is PHP
PHP Programming Standards
Embedding PHP in HTML
Embedding HTML in PHP
The All Important Semi-colon
Your First PHP Script
Adding Comments
Chapter 2 Challenge

PHP Basics
Variables
PHP Statements
Values and Value Types Tutorials 1
Values and Value Types Part 2
Referencing Variables and Constants
PHP Superglobals
Variable Variables
Basic Operators Tutorials 1
Basic Operators Part 2
Advanced Operators
Chapter 3 Challenge

PHP Conditionals and Loops
The "IF" Statement
Extending "IF"
PHP SWITCH Statements
The "WHILE" Structure
The "DO-WHILE" Structure
The "FOR" Loop
Chapter 4 Challenge

Applying What You Know
PHP INCLUDE and REQUIRE Tutorials
Setting up Your File Structure
Global Headers and Footers
A Functional PHP Website Example 1
A Functional Website Example 2
A Functional Website Example 3
A Functional Website Example 4
A Functional Website Example 5
A Functional Website Example - Addendum

PHP and functions
Why use functions
PHP Variable Scope Tutorials
Creating and using Functions
Functions with Parameters
Returning Values
Chapter 6 Challenge

PHP Arrays
What is an Array
Creating Arrays
Multidimensional Arrays
"FOREACH" looping - basic Tutorials
"FOREACH" looping - advanced
Navigating Arrays
Manipulating Keys
Sorting Arrays in PHP
Serialization
Challenge

Starting with MYSQL
Getting Information: mysql.com
Other MYSQL Resources
What is a relational database?
Accessing MYSQL - the command line

MYSQL Basics Tutorials
Configuring Users in MYSQL - 1
Configuring Users in MYSQL - 2
Creating Databases and Tables
MYSQL Data Types - Numeric Types Tutorials
MYSQL Data Types - Date Types
MYSQL Data Types - String Types
EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - 1
EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - 2
Basic MYSQL commands - INSERT
Basic MYSQL commands - SELECT and UPDATE
Basic MYSQL commands - DELETE and DROP
Setting Up phpMyAdmin
Using phpMyAdmin Tutorials

Using MYSQL with PHP
Connecting to MYSQL in PHP
Choosing a database Tutorials
Querying a database
Retrieving results
Useful MySQL functions in PHP

PHP and Sessions
What is a session
set_cookie vs session_start
Session Tracking With Built in PHP Functions
Session Tracking With Databases Pt.1
Session Tracking With Databases Pt.2

Final Words
Where to go from here

Credits