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Essential PHP Topics to Explore Before You Dive In.
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Essential PHP Topics to Explore Before You Dive In.

Before Starting PHP: What You Must Know
Created byKhaiser Khanam
Last updated 4/2026
English
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What you'll learn

  • Knowledge Required for PHP Projects: Essential Topics to Master
  • Understanding the Basics of Database Systems for PHP Development
  • What is a Database and Why It's Important for Your PHP Projects
  • You Will Learn: Understanding MySQL for Efficient Data Management
  • How to Connect to MySQL Using the Command Prompt: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Connecting to MySQL via Graphical User Interface (GUI) with phpMyAdmin
  • Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) for Database Management
  • Exploring phpMyAdmin: Creating Users and Managing Permissions
  • Creating Databases and Tables in phpMyAdmin: A Practical Guide
  • Commands Walkthrough: Essential SQL Commands for MySQL
  • You Will Learn: Connecting to Databases Using MySQL and MySQLi in PHP
  • Important Functions of MySQLi: Mastering mysqli_connect() for Database Connections
  • Working with Arrays and Associative Arrays in PHP: A Comprehensive Guide
  • Form Attributes and Their Usage in PHP Projects: Best Practices
  • Including Connection Files for Efficient Database Management in PHP
  • You Will Learn: Using Global Variable $_GET and $_POST Methods in PHP

Course content

1 section • 21 lectures • 1h 57m total length

  • Section Intro3:22

    Explore database concepts, MySQL, and SQL; connect via command line or GUI, and use phpMyAdmin to manage databases and queries. Learn arrays and form attributes as name, method, and action.

  • PHP Ecommerce Website with Admin,User & Razorpay Payment API0:14
  • Database system7:29

    Explore database systems by defining database systems, relational databases, and learn how database management systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server enable storing, retrieving, and manipulating structured data in tables.

  • What is Database4:44

    Learn how a database stores data as an organized, structured collection in tables, rows, and columns, and why databases beat files by enabling easy queries for large business data.

  • Understanding MySQL5:37

    Explore MySQL, a free relational database management system. Learn SQL to create databases, insert tables, delete databases, update data; connect with cli or gui using xampp, phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench.

  • Connecting to MySQL in cmd prompt4:40

    Connect to MySQL via the command line interface inside MariaDB by starting MySQL and Apache, using localhost, root, and an optional password to show databases and select a database.

  • Connecting to MySQL via Graphical User Interface(GUI) - phpmyadmin4:44

    Learn how to connect to MySQL using the phpMyAdmin GUI, start MySQL and Apache with Xampp, and manage databases and tables via a web-based dashboard.

  • Introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language)5:15

    Explore how structured query language enables communication with relational databases, perform queries, inserts, updates, and deletes in MySQL, and understand SQL vs MySQL syntax.

  • Exploring phpmyadmin- Creating users inside phpmyadmin4:44

    Learn how to create and manage user accounts in phpMyAdmin, assign privileges, and connect to MySQL via CLI, including how to drop users and handle related databases.

  • Creating Database and Tables5:44

    Create a database and its tables in phpMyAdmin, defining an auto increment primary key and columns like username, email, and phone. Understand table structure and data types for your project.

  • Commands - Walkthrough6:42

    Execute essential phpMyAdmin commands in a guided walkthrough, performing insert, select, update, and delete operations on a table using SQL, primary keys, and data browsing.

  • Join Our Complete PHP Mastery Course: 43+ Hours of Content and 8 Projects0:18
  • Connecting to database (mysql and mysqli)8:26

    Learn to connect to a local database in PHP using mysqli_connect and four parameters: host, username, password, and database name. Perform insert, read, update, and delete operations once connected.

  • Important functions of MySQLi4:45

    Establish a database connection using the mysqli extension to connect to a MySQL database, handle errors, and close the connection after operations.

  • Arrays and Associative arrays10:51

    Master PHP arrays, including indexed, associative, and multi-dimensional forms, and learn to create, access, and display them with array, vardump, and implode in form and global variable contexts.

  • Form attributes9:31

    Learn how action, method, and name attributes drive PHP forms, enabling get or post submissions and linking inputs to data through global variables.

  • Include connect file4:27

    Move the database connection code to a separate connect.php file in an includes folder and include it across PHP scripts, reducing repetition and keeping the connection consistent.

  • Global variable - $_GET (get method)7:22

    Learn how the PHP $_GET super global exposes form data in the URL using the get method, accessed as an associative array via input name attributes, with security notes.

  • Global variable - $_POST (post method)6:10

    Discover how the $_POST super global collects form data via the post method, access it as an associative array, and retrieve values by key.

  • E-Commerce Project Demo11:44

    Explore a complete e-commerce php project demo, including a home page with products, search, categories and brands, and a full cart, checkout, and admin management workflow.

  • What to Do Next0:20

Requirements

  • No Prior Coding Experience Needed
  • The course includes essential topics you need to understand before diving into PHP and PHP projects.
  • Learn all the foundational concepts necessary for successful PHP development and project implementation.

Description

Welcome to the FREE PHP Fundamentals Course!


This free course is designed to make learning PHP both enjoyable and effective. Say goodbye to boring lectures and hello to engaging, practical lessons that keep you motivated and excited.


What You'll Learn:

  • Basic Concepts: Understand key database and SQL topics, including how to work with MySQL and phpMyAdmin.

  • Practical Skills: Learn how to connect to databases, create and manage tables, and use important functions.

  • Hands-On Practice: Gain practical experience with arrays, form attributes, and global variables in PHP.


Why You'll Love This Course:

  • Fun and Engaging Lessons: Learning should be enjoyable. Our course is crafted to keep you interested with hands-on, practical content—no dull moments here!

  • Invest in Your Future: Your time spent learning PHP is an investment in your future career. Build a strong foundation and open doors to new opportunities.


Course Highlights:

  • Ongoing Support: Your success is our top priority. You can get personalized assistance whenever you need it to stay motivated and on track.


Join Us Today:

Enroll now and get a solid foundation in PHP at no cost!  Whether you’re starting a career in web development or looking to sharpen your skills, this course is your gateway to success in the exciting world of PHP programming.

Start your journey to becoming a PHP developer today.


HAPPY LEARNING !

Who this course is for:

  • Take this course if you want to get started with programming: PHP is a great beginner friendly language!
  • Take this course if you have been trying to learn PHP but: still don't really understand PHP, or still don't feel confident to build PHP projects.
  • Take this course if you want to gain a clear and deep understanding of important concepts.

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