PHP for Absolute Beginners

Learn the basics of PHP programming. No prior experience required.

Created byStone River eLearning

Last updated 2/2017

English

What you'll learn

To demonstrate a basic understanding of PHP
To understand why, where and when PHP programming is used

Course content

10 sections • 83 lectures • 11h 32m total length

Introduction To The Course0:37
What Is PHP?17:13
An introduction to the course, and a great introduction to PHP for those of you who are new to it.
What Is PHP Used For?8:48

Setting up a Web Server7:50
Let's learn how to set up a web server so we can test our PHP code as we go.

The source codes for section 2 can be downloaded here.
Commenting Code3:37
Echo/Print5:20
The echo language construct allows you to output data to the browser. Also, a quick word about the print language construct.
Variables7:25
How to store values into variables, the rules for variable naming and how to output them to the user
If Statements7:54
A look at IF, IF ELSE and IF ELSEIF ELSE statements, with a example to help you understand the uses. Uses comparison operators in the example, which you can learn more about from our other videos.
Arithmetic Operators6:37
The arithmetic operators within PHP, with examples using them. Talks about addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulus (remainder), increment and decrement
Comparison Operators8:44
Comparison operators allow you to compare values. For example, is the person old enough to do something?
Triple Equals4:44
The triple equal (===) compares not only values, but data types too.
Logical Operators9:27
A look at logical operators, and detailed examples of how and why we use them. The use of NOT is outlined in my other videos.
Switch Statement8:10
The switch statement offers a faster, cleaner way of comparison. This tutorial provides a couple of examples of using the switch statement.
Basic Arrays8:52
Let's learn a bit about arrays before we dive further into them.
Multi-dimensional Arrays7:11
While Loop5:55
Do While Loop4:30
For Loops5:04
Foreach6:37
Functions8:24
$_GET12:59
$_POST7:51
Embedding PHP within HTML9:55
A better way to display HTML5:29
Arrays Part 111:12
Arrays Pat 212:50
Cookies Part 16:50
Cookies Part 23:31
Checkboxes8:44
Radio Buttons10:05

Requirements

A computer :)
A desire to learn PHP Programming

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What Is PHP?

PHP is an open source (free) scripting language that allows you to create dynamic websites and work with servers. PHP is now used on over 20 million websites and over 1 million servers worldwide.

Who this course is for:

Aspiring web developers
Experienced web developers
PHP developers

PHP for Absolute Beginners

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Introduction to the Course3 lectures • 27min

Getting Started with PHP Programming27 lectures • 3hr 26min

Exploring PHP Functions7 lectures • 1hr 6min

Creating Dynamic Web Pages with PHP3 lectures • 19min

PHP Object Oriented Programming8 lectures • 1hr 20min

PHP Object Oriented Programming Projects4 lectures • 35min

Common PHP Errors You Will Encounter7 lectures • 52min

PHP Security8 lectures • 1hr 30min

Intermediate and Advanced PHP Programming15 lectures • 1hr 57min

Bonus Material1 lecture • 1min

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