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PHP Programming

16 steps · Beginner to Advanced

Master PHP for web development. Learn modern PHP 8.x features, OOP, database access, security, and building complete web applications.

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1

Introduction to PHP

Learn what PHP is, how it powers the web, and set up your development environment.

beginner
2

Variables, Constants, and Operators

Master PHP variable scoping, constants, and all operator types.

beginner
3

Control Structures and Loops

Control program flow with conditionals, loops, and PHP's match expression.

beginner
4

Functions and Arrow Functions

Define functions with type hints, default values, named arguments, and arrow functions.

beginner
5

Arrays and Array Functions

Master PHP arrays, the most versatile data structure in the language.

beginner
6

Strings and Regular Expressions

Manipulate strings and use regular expressions for pattern matching in PHP.

intermediate
7

Object-Oriented PHP

Build classes with properties, methods, constructors, interfaces, and traits.

intermediate
8

Error Handling and Exceptions

Handle errors professionally with exceptions, custom error classes, and error reporting.

intermediate
9

Working with Forms and HTTP

Handle form submissions, validate input, manage sessions, and work with HTTP in PHP.

intermediate
10

Database Access with PDO

Connect to databases securely using PDO with prepared statements and transactions.

intermediate
11

Composer and Dependency Management

Manage PHP dependencies, autoloading, and project structure with Composer.

intermediate
12

Building a REST API

Build a RESTful API with routing, controllers, middleware, and JSON responses.

intermediate
13

File Handling and Uploads

Work with the file system, handle file uploads, and manage file permissions securely.

advanced
14

Testing with PHPUnit

Write unit tests and integration tests using PHPUnit, PHP's standard testing framework.

advanced
15

Security Best Practices

Protect your PHP applications from common security vulnerabilities.

advanced
16

Building a CRUD Application

Build a complete CRUD application with authentication, validation, and proper structure.

advanced