PHP OOP and MVC: Build a Database-Driven Web Application

Writing clean, maintainable PHP code is essential as your web applications grow. Moving from basic procedural scripts to structured Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern is the key to professional web development. In this course, you will transition to professional PHP development by building a structured, database-driven web application to manage a catalog of movies and series. What you'll learn: - Understand core Object-Oriented Programming concepts in PHP, including classes, objects, inheritance, and encapsulation. - Implement the Model-View-Controller architectural pattern to cleanly separate your application logic, database operations, and user interface. - Configure secure database connections using PDO to safely fetch, insert, and update records from a database table. - Apply modern PHP best practices, including strict typing, type hinting, and clean code organization. - Structure your project directories logically to ensure your codebase remains scalable and easy to maintain. You will start by mastering foundational OOP concepts and understanding why the MVC pattern is standard in modern web development. From there, you will read through step-by-step code explanations to build the models, controllers, and views needed to manage database records. This course is designed for beginner-to-intermediate PHP developers who want to move beyond basic scripts and learn how to structure real-world applications. No prior experience with MVC frameworks is required. Start reading today to elevate your PHP coding skills and build cleaner, more professional web applications.