Modern PHP: The Complete Guide - from Beginner to Advanced
What you'll learn
- Kickstart your tech career: Learn PHP, the language that powers more than 75% of websites, to land your first job, become a well-paid freelancer or get promoted
- Learn modern PHP: PHP has changed a lot. Master the modern way of writing PHP, and get ready to actually use it in the current workplace
- Lay solid programming foundations: once you know PHP, learning other languages will become much easier
- Focus on building: Together, we will create simple websites, image galleries, login systems and even a fully fledged content management system (CMS)
- Grasp the 'why' behind PHP: Only the most sought-after web developers know this
- Learn with fun and interactive exercises: never forget the fundamental PHP concepts and applications
- Master the MVC framework: Develop your own MVC framework, which enables you to write large-scale web applications and charge higher prices for your projects
- Become a master debugger: learn how to debug even the most complex PHP errors and make your application 100% secure
Requirements
- A laptop with a running OS (Windows / Mac / Linux)
- No prior PHP knowledge is required
- Basic HTML and CSS knowledge is advantageous, but there is still a basic refresher provided
- Motivation to learn PHP :)
Description
*** Learn the modern way of writing PHP *** with 30 interactive exercises ***
Are you looking for an interactive, step-by-step program to master modern PHP and kickstart your career as a web developer in 2024? Then read on.
Many say that PHP is dead. But the truth is, PHP still powers 75% of online web applications today. This means that if you're looking to get a job as a web developer, or start a lucrative freelance career, you will encounter PHP.
The problem is, many courses focus on an old way of writing PHP, which is becoming outdated in the market. Following these programs will just make you frustrated because the code won't scale and will be difficult to maintain. You won't learn the required practices needed to build big-scale web applications, and therefore will never be able to kickstart a fulfilling career as a PHP developer.
This program aims to change that.
I designed this course to help you master PHP, step by step from beginner to pro, but in a way how it's written nowadays. We'll focus on mastering the concepts that can get you from 0 to building a simple content management system (CMS) with your own framework.
We will start with simple PHP code, but step by step, we'll introduce additional, concepts that turn PHP into a modern, powerful language: Object oriented programming, namespaces, autoloading, PSR-4, inheritance, PDO, MVC framework - just to name a few.
Also, you will learn about best-practices that help you prevent security attacks. You will learn how to prevent cross-site-scripting (XSS) attacks, SQL injections, privilege escalation attacks and even more. Being aware and being able to mitigate those risks is essential if you want to become a sought-after freelancer or an in-demand senior developer that companies can rely on.
And mind you, this course isn't just be theoretical. The chapters are packed with practical examples, engaging quizzes, and real-world scenarios that will make this experience fun and engaging. Plus, at the end of the course, you will also have built several projects you can showcase and use in your portfolio!
Last but not least, you will also learn the 'why' behind PHP - so that you feel confident to go out there and apply this knowledge to real-life projects.
So, after this course you will also be able to master various development styles. This course covers it all:
From simple PHP scripts for smaller projects
Over object oriented scripts for medium-sized projects
Up to MVC-Frameworks for large-scale projects
This allows you to develop professionally and know when you should use which style.
Some things you will learn:
PHP basics
How to run file uploads
How a web server works
How to access a database and write a guestbook
How to embed PHP in HTML
Functions, arrays, strings, if conditions,...
Control a database (MySQL / phpmyadmin)
How to create simple websites with PHP scripts
How to create an image gallery with upload functionality
How to write a CMS with object orientation & MVC patterns
Cookies & Sessions: Create a login system (and a cookie notice)
Learn how to keep track of complex projects with advanced PHP features (namespaces, autoloading, PSR-4, MVC patterns, container patterns, inheritance, ...)
The german version of this course is already the most popular PHP course on the German market here on Udemy. With this enhanced, english version, I'm opening this knowledge to the international market.
Enroll now and get your foot in the exciting world of web development!
Who this course is for:
- Beginners: This course is the perfect solution for beginners looking to become experts in PHP thanks to its easy-to-follow exercises and self-paced structure
- Intermediate Users: If you already have some experience, you can benefit from delving deep into more complex topics like object-oriented programming, APIs and SQL queries
- Web Developers: Learn the programming language that can help you increase your prices, land exciting job opportunities or advance in your career in 2023
- Enthusiasts & Hobbyists: PHP is the perfect language to build exciting projects, launch servers and start your next applications
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 94,129 Reviews
- 337,359 Students
- 43 Courses
My name is Jannis Seemann, and I'm deeply passionate about programming. My dream is to share this passion with one million other students.
I began crafting my first website at the age of 14. By 18, I landed my first internship at Google in London. Two years later, while pursuing my degree, I secured another internship with Google, this time in Silicon Valley (Mountain View, California).
One of my greatest joys is learning something new, especially with guidance from my mentors. This love for learning inspired me to start teaching during my computer science studies.
I fully understand the challenges and the time it takes to immerse oneself in a new subject, whether it's for a personal project, academic pursuits, or professional work. That's why I pour so much dedication into my courses, offering numerous exercises and real-world examples to make the learning process smoother.
Today, I take immense pride in knowing that over 300,000 students have enrolled in my courses. I hope I've been able to impart to them the same enthusiasm and joy I feel when creating these courses.
Beyond Udemy, with my background in computer science and as an independent entrepreneur, I successfully carry out web projects for clients. I'm also keen on sharing my expertise and experiences through the online courses I offer.
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Mein Name ist Jannis Seemann und das Programmieren ist meine absolute Leidenschaft.
Bereits mit 14 Jahren begann ich mit dem Programmieren meiner ersten Webseite. Mit 18 Jahren habe ich mein erstes Praktikum bei Google in London absolviert. 2 Jahre später folgte dann während meines Studiums ein weiteres Praktikum bei Google im Silicon Valley (Mountain View, California).
Für mich ist es das Schönste, wenn ich dank der Unterstützung meiner Mentoren etwas Neues lernen kann. Dies brachte mich bereits während meines Informatikstudiums auf die Idee, selbst mit dem Unterrichten zu beginnen.
Ich weiß genau, wie anstrengend und zeitintensiv es sein kann, sich mit einem neuen Thema zu beschäftigen; sei es für ein privates Projekt, das Studium oder für die Arbeit. Deshalb stecke ich extrem viel Aufwand in meine Kurse, und es gibt besonders viele Aufgaben & Praxisbeispiele - damit dir das Lernen möglichst leicht fällt.
Heute bin ich sehr stolz darauf, dass sich mehr als 300.000 TeilnehmerInnen für meine Kurse entschieden haben und hoffe, dass ich ihnen die Freude und Begeisterung vermitteln konnte, welche ich bei der Erstellung meiner Kurse habe.
Außerhalb von Udemy setze ich als studierter Informatiker und selbstständiger Unternehmer erfolgreich Webprojekte für meinen Kunden um, und teile mein Wissen und meine Erfahrung in den hier angebotenen Online-Kursen.