Learn PHP 7, MySQL, Object-Oriented Programming, PHP Forms

Learn to handle post variables in PHP by using a form with method post, accessing the post array, and posting data without exposing it in the URL.

Create a PHP contact form using POST submission, validate name, email, and message, and implement a simple math captcha. Repopulate fields and display error messages for a smooth user experience.

Explore PHP 7 operators, including comparison and logical operators, equals, identical and not identical, the spaceship operator, and the null coalescing operator, and apply them in conditional statements.

Learn to create folders in PHP with mkdir, setting folder names and permissions (typically 755). Use the recursive option by passing true, and avoid trailing slashes to prevent permission issues.

Discover how PHP sessions persist data across pages by starting a session, storing variables, and destroying data, enabling multi-page forms and secure server-side storage.

Cookies persist data in the browser across pages, unlike server-stored sessions; set, modify, and delete cookies using name, value, time, and domain.

Define and use constants to store configuration values across global and local scopes in PHP, enabling centralized access to things like database details.

Learn how to design scalable databases by mapping an object model to a data model, creating object, meta, and relationships tables, and applying a consistent mapping process.

Explore the WordPress database structure by examining the object model, core tables (posts, comments, terms, users) taxonomy, meta and relationships, with data type tradeoffs for performance.

Create tables dynamically in PHP and MySQL by connecting to the database, then build and execute create table statements with columns, primary keys, and constraints entirely in code.

Master the delete operation in CRUD by removing a specific record with a where clause in MySQL, demonstrating id-based deletion and the risk of deleting all rows without a where.

Create a reusable database class in PHP to centralize CRUD operations with MySQL using prepared statements, binding, and methods for connect, query, insert, update, get results, and delete.

Build a secure PHP form using MySQLi prepared statements to insert name and email into a MySQL database, validate and sanitize inputs, and display the saved record.

Learn how namespaces prevent class name collisions by grouping related classes under distinct namespaces, using use statements and aliases to organize and reference code across packages.

Master the foundational skill of building and handling forms with PHP 7 and MySQL, using object-oriented programming to validate data and prevent SQL injection and XSS.

Learn to build an advanced PHP form with radio buttons, checkboxes, select, and textarea; handle multi-select interests with array notation, sanitize input, and serialize data for MySQL storage.

This lesson refactors PHP form handling by moving logic into reusable functions, validating nonces and emails, and sanitizing input with filter_var and filter_input_array for cleaner database insertion.

Build a fairly advanced login script with sessions, remember me via cookies, registration, and password reset, and secure it cryptographically while integrating it with a database and install script.

Learn a three-step freelancing strategy: position yourself as a small niche specialist, build your portfolio and job history, then expand into broader niches to attract more clients.

Create a professional profile photo by using a solid color shirt, a simple contrasting background, and a natural smile to boost credibility and first impressions on freelancer profiles.

Record a profile video to stand out on freelancer sites like Upwork by presenting your memorized overview with good lighting and clear audio using a lapel mic.