PHP Training

Introduction explores all of the major elements of PHP programming. With PHP, you can build dynamic, data-driven Web sites that use a variety of databases. Easy-to-understand code samples are used to demonstrate the many elements and techniques used in PHP programming.

 Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to PHP

• Topic 1A: What is PHP?
  Task 1A-1: Understanding PHP
• Topic 1B: Basic Syntax of PHP
• Task 1B-1: Writing Your First PHP Script
• Task 1B-2: Incorporating HTML in PHP Scripts
• Task 1B-3: Commenting Your PHP Code

Lesson 2: Common PHP Script Elements

• Topic 2A: Using Variables
• Task 2A-1: Experimenting with Variables
• Topic 2B: Working With Arrays
• Task 2B-1: Creating an Associative Array
• Topic 2C: Using Functions
• Task 2C-1: Exploring Functions

Lesson 3: File and Directory Handling

• Topic 3A: Including Files
• Task 3A-1: Writing the Include Files
• Topic 3B: File Access
• Task 3B-1: Creating a Hit Counter
• Task 3B-2: Creating a Directory Navigation Script

Lesson 4: Working With Forms

• Topic 4A: Processing Forms
• Task 4A-1: Using Arrays to Process Form Information
• Topic 4B: Form Validation
• Task 4B-1: Validating Form Data
• Task 4B-2: Using the HTMLSpecialChars Function
• Topic 4C: E-Mailing Form Data
• Task 4C-1: Adding E-Mail Functionality

Lesson 5: Addressing the Stateless Nature of HTTP

• Topic 5A: Hidden Form Fields
• Task 5A-1: Using Hidden Form Fields
• Topic 5B: Cookies
• Task 5B-1: Setting a Cookie
• Topic 5C: Sessions
• Task 5C-1: Setting Session Variables

Lesson 6: Accessing Databases With PHP

• Topic 6A: Interacting With Databases
• Task 6A-1: Connecting to the MySQL Server
• Task 6A-2: Retrieving Data
• Topic 6B: Modifying Database Records Using PHP
• Task 6B-1: Adding a Record
• Task 6B-2: Updating a Record in the Database

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