Autocodewizard Ebooks - PHP Essentials: Building Dynamic Web Applications
Chapter 1: Introduction to PHP
Get introduced to PHP, a popular server-side scripting language. Understand its purpose, usage, and the basics of PHP syntax to start creating dynamic web pages.
Chapter 2: PHP Basics and Syntax
Learn the fundamentals of PHP syntax, data types, and variables, as well as how to write and execute basic PHP scripts on a server.
Chapter 3: Operators and Expressions
Explore PHP operators and expressions, including arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators, to perform dynamic calculations and comparisons.
Chapter 4: Conditional Statements
Master conditional statements like if, elseif, and else to control the flow of your PHP code based on conditions.
Chapter 5: Loops in PHP
Learn about loops in PHP, including for, while, and foreach loops, to automate repetitive tasks and process collections of data.
Chapter 6: Functions and Modular Code
Understand how to create functions in PHP, making your code reusable, modular, and easier to maintain.
Chapter 7: Handling Forms and User Input
Discover how to handle user input through forms in PHP, process submitted data, and validate it to create interactive web applications.
Chapter 8: Working with Files and Directories
Learn how to manage files and directories in PHP, including reading, writing, and handling file uploads.
Chapter 9: Arrays and Data Structures
Dive into arrays and other data structures in PHP, essential for managing collections of data and complex data sets.
Chapter 10: Error Handling and Debugging
Understand how to handle errors gracefully in PHP, and learn debugging techniques using tools like var_dump and error logging.
Chapter 11: Working with Databases
Learn how to connect to and interact with databases in PHP, using MySQL to store, retrieve, and manage data.
Chapter 12: Practical Project – Basic CMS
Apply your skills to create a simple content management system (CMS) in PHP that allows users to manage content dynamically.
Chapter 13: Advanced PHP Techniques
Explore advanced PHP concepts like object-oriented programming, namespaces, and dependency management to structure your code more effectively.
Chapter 14: PHP Security Best Practices
Learn best practices for PHP security, including protecting against SQL injection, XSS, and securely handling user input.
Chapter 15: Final Project – Real-Time Data Dashboard
Combine your PHP and front-end skills to create a real-time data dashboard, integrating database interactions and dynamically updating the UI.