PHP and MySQL: Build a Web-Based Coffee Shop System

Building real-world applications is the most effective way to master backend web development. This written course guides you through creating a fully functional coffee shop management system using PHP and MySQL. You will transition from understanding basic syntax to structuring a database-driven web application. By writing clean code, handling user authentication, and managing dynamic content, you will gain the confidence to develop your own custom web solutions. What you'll learn: - Understand core PHP concepts, database relationships, and PDO fundamentals - Build a secure user authentication system with modern password hashing techniques - Develop functional features including table booking, product menus, and a shopping cart - Integrate a standard PayPal payment gateway flow for online order checkouts - Create an administrative dashboard to manage products, view bookings, and process orders - Implement web security best practices to protect against SQL injection and cross-site scripting The course begins with fundamental database design and project setup before guiding you step-by-step through user-facing features, checkout integration, and the administration panel. You will read structured explanations, analyze clear code snippets, and apply your knowledge through practical written exercises. This course is designed for beginner web developers with a basic understanding of HTML and CSS who want to learn backend programming. No prior PHP or database experience is required. Start building your web development portfolio today with this practical project.