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PHP Master Class - The Complete PHP Developer Course
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PHP Master Class - The Complete PHP Developer Course

Learn Everything You Need to Become a Professional PHP Developer . A true PHP for Beginners Course
Created bySara Academy
Last updated 5/2025
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What you'll learn

  • PHP for Beginners course with step-by-step lessons
  • Use loops to simplify processes
  • To learn the basics of PHP programming
  • PHP internal functions and create your own
  • Demonstrate understanding of PHP programming
  • Create, read, update and delete sessions and cookies
  • To learn intermediate and advanced PHP programming

Course content

1 section21 lectures3h 28m total length
  • Syntax11:01

    Explore the basics of PHP syntax, including opening and closing PHP tags, echo outputs, variables, if statements, and for loops to generate dynamic server-side content.

  • Echo / Print8:11

    Master the PHP echo and print constructs to output dynamic content to the browser, blending PHP with HTML and building engaging web pages, noting that echo and print are interchangeable.

  • Variables8:31

    Learn to declare PHP variables with the dollar sign. Follow naming rules, assign strings, numbers, booleans, and floats, and display results with echo and concatenation.

  • Variable Scope9:57

    Explore the global and local variable scope in PHP, and demonstrate how static variables retain values between function calls.

  • Global Keyword8:10

    Explore PHP's global keyword to access and modify global variables from within a function, with examples showing display and update of global variables and scope management.

  • Static Keyword9:15

    Explore the PHP static keyword, defining static variables inside functions, preserving values across invocations, and illustrating continuity with time capsule metaphors.

  • Data Types10:04

    Explore PHP data types by creating and displaying integer, floating point, and string variables, including examples like population counts, pi, product price, and a Laravel greeting.

  • Objects10:36

    Explore PHP objects by building a car class with properties like make, model, and year, creating instances and a display info method to show each car's details.

  • Strings11:36

    Explore PHP strings, learn to declare with single and double quotes, concatenate text, use the string length function, and access first and last characters with echo output.

  • Numbers13:31

    Explore numbers in PHP by declaring integers and floats, performing arithmetic operations, and using functions for absolute value, rounding, power, and incrementing or decrementing variables.

  • Math8:50

    Master basic PHP math with this tutorial, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus, and exponentiation, and learn to print results with echo in PHP.

  • Constants10:59

    Learn how constants in PHP provide stability and reliability by defining unchanging values, using define, and exploring predefined constants like PHP version, OS, and max integer.

  • Operators11:57

    Explore PHP operators, from arithmetic basics like addition and subtraction to comparison and logical operators, including equality, not equal, and, or, with practical code examples.

  • If Else & Else If Statement7:39

    Master conditional logic in PHP by building if, else if, and elsif statements to perform actions based on time and other conditions, guiding your scripts to dynamic, context-aware outcomes.

  • Switch Statement8:24

    Master how PHP switch statements manage multiple conditions, map days and weather to outcomes, and implement break and default clauses for clearer, maintainable PHP code.

  • While Loops9:02

    Master PHP while loops by exploring their syntax, anatomy, and practical examples, from basic iteration and hello world outputs to infinite loops and breaking conditions.

  • For Loops10:26

    Explore the anatomy and syntax of for loops in PHP, and learn to iterate over arrays with concise code. Master nested for loops to handle complex patterns and generate outputs.

  • Functions9:50

    Explore how PHP functions power code reuse and maintainability with built-in and custom functions. Learn about parameters, return values, function calls, and recursion through factorial examples.

  • Arrays10:10

    Explore indexed, associative, and multi-dimensional arrays in PHP, create arrays with the array function, and access data like fruits such as apple and banana.

  • Conditional Statements9:34

    Master PHP conditional statements, including if, else if, else, and switch, to execute code based on conditions and drive dynamic logic.

  • PHP Casting10:27

    Learn how to cast types in PHP, converting floats to integers, strings to numbers, booleans, and objects to arrays, with practical examples and outputs.

Requirements

  • No Coding experience is necessary to take this course! You can learn everything here.

Description

Are you ready to become a PHP coding virtuoso, from an absolute beginner to a seasoned web developer? The "PHP Master Class" is your comprehensive guide to mastering PHP, taking you on a transformative journey that covers everything you need to know, from the basics to advanced techniques. Whether you're a complete newbie or looking to sharpen your PHP skills, this course will turn you into a PHP expert.


PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a dynamic scripting language that powers a significant portion of the web. It's the foundation behind countless websites, web applications, and content management systems. In this all-encompassing Udemy course, we start from the very basics and lead you to advanced PHP development, providing you with the knowledge and skills to create dynamic, data-driven web applications.


What You'll Learn:


  • PHP Fundamentals: Start with the basics, including variables, data types, and control structures, gaining a solid understanding of PHP's syntax.


  • Functions and OOP: Dive into PHP functions, object-oriented programming, and learn how to write clean, reusable code.


  • Working with Databases: Explore database concepts and learn how to connect to, query, and manipulate databases using PHP and MySQL.


  • Web Forms and User Authentication: Create dynamic web forms and implement user authentication and authorization systems for secure web applications.


  • File Handling and Error Handling: Master file handling and error handling, vital for robust application development.


  • Sessions and Cookies: Understand how to maintain user state across web applications with sessions and cookies.


  • API Integration: Learn how to interact with external APIs and integrate data from third-party sources into your applications.


  • Security Best Practices: Explore security principles and best practices to protect your PHP applications from common vulnerabilities.


  • Building Real-World Projects: Put your PHP skills to the test with practical projects, including building a content management system, e-commerce site, and more.


  • Performance Optimization: Discover techniques for optimizing the performance of your PHP applications, ensuring they run efficiently.


Why Take This Course?


  • Hands-On Practice: The course emphasizes hands-on coding, ensuring you gain practical experience as you learn.


  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Covering the full spectrum of PHP development, you'll gain a deep understanding of PHP and its applications.


  • Expert Guidance: Your instructor, an experienced PHP developer, will provide expert guidance, tips, and industry insights.


  • Lifetime Access: Enroll once and have lifetime access to the course materials, allowing you to revisit and strengthen your skills as needed.


  • Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate that validates your PHP expertise and enhances your professional profile.


  • Community and Support: Join our student community, interact with fellow learners, and access instructor support.


You dream of becoming a PHP developer, improving your web development skills, or unleashing your creativity through dynamic web applications, the "PHP Master Class" is the ultimate course to turn your aspirations into reality. Enroll today and embark on your journey from PHP beginner to advanced developer. Your path to PHP mastery begins here.

Who this course is for:

  • Developers who want to learn PHP
  • Curious to learn Back end development
  • Students looking for the ultimate PHP Course
  • Students looking to get a better job