Course Title: Introduction to PHP Programming
Course Summary:
This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in PHP programming for individuals with a basic understanding of web development. Students will learn the core concepts of PHP, server-side scripting, and the creation of dynamic web pages. Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, participants will acquire the skills necessary to build interactive and data-driven web applications.
Syllabus:
Week 1-2: Introduction to PHP
- Overview of PHP and its role in web development
- Setting up the PHP development environment (XAMPP, WampServer)
- Basic PHP syntax and structure
- Variables, data types, and operators
- Input and output in PHP
Week 3-4: Control Structures in PHP
- Conditional statements: if, else, switch
- Looping structures: for, while, do-while
- Break and continue statements
- Logical and relational operators
Week 5-6: PHP Functions
- Introduction to functions
- Function declaration and invocation
- Parameters and return values
- Built-in functions and user-defined functions
Week 7-8: Arrays and Strings in PHP
- Understanding arrays
- Associative arrays and multidimensional arrays
- String manipulation in PHP
- Regular expressions
Week 9-10: PHP and Databases
- Introduction to databases (MySQL)
- Connecting PHP to a database
- Performing CRUD operations in PHP
- Securing database interactions
Week 11-12: Web Forms and Sessions
- Creating HTML forms with PHP
- Handling form data in PHP
- Session management in PHP
- Cookies and their usage
Week 13: Introduction to PHP Frameworks and Final Project
- Overview of popular PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony)
- Choosing and installing a PHP framework
- Final project: Building a dynamic web application using PHP and a framework
- Project presentations and feedback
Assessment:
- Weekly quizzes
- PHP coding assignments
- Midterm examination
- Final project and presentation
Grading:
- Quizzes and Assignments: 40%
- Midterm Examination: 20%
- Final Project: 30%
- Class Participation: 10%
