PHP and MySQL: Foundations for Web Development

Ready to build websites that do more than just display static information? To create interactive web applications with user accounts, forms, and dynamic content, you need to learn server-side programming. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to PHP and MySQL, two foundational technologies for back-end web development. You will learn how to write PHP scripts to process data, interact with a MySQL database to store and retrieve information, and bring your web projects to life. By the end, you'll have the practical skills to build your own database-driven applications from scratch. What you'll learn: - Learn the fundamental syntax of PHP, from variables and data types to loops and functions. - Master database design with MySQL and practice writing SQL queries to manage your data. - Connect PHP to a MySQL database using modern PDO techniques to prevent common security risks. - Apply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles to build structured and maintainable web applications. - Practice essential security measures like sanitizing user input and securely hashing passwords. - Get introduced to Composer for managing project dependencies, a standard tool in modern PHP development. Starting with the absolute basics of PHP scripting, the course progresses to database management and teaches you how to combine these skills through practical, text-based exercises. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience with PHP or databases is required, though a basic understanding of HTML is helpful. Begin your journey into back-end web development today.