CORE PHP – WEB DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION TO PHP
➢ Introduction to PHP, its history, and features.
➢ PHP syntax, variables, data types, and operators.
➢ Conditional statements (if, else, switch) and loops (for, while, foreach).
➢ Writing functions, function parameters, and return values.
PHP DATA HANDLING
➢ Working with arrays (indexed arrays, associative arrays) and array functions.
➢ Manipulating strings, string functions, and regular expressions.
➢ Handling form data using PHP (GET and POST methods).
➢ Form validation and sanitization techniques.
PHP AND DATABASES
➢ Basics of relational databases, SQL (Structured Query Language).
➢ Connecting PHP to databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
➢ Performing CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) using PHP and SQL.
➢ Querying databases, prepared statements, and database security.
SESSION MANAGEMENT AND COOKIES
➢ Working with sessions in PHP, session variables, and session management.
➢ Implementing user authentication and managing user sessions.
➢ Understanding cookies, setting and retrieving cookies in PHP.
➢ Cookie security and limitations.
FILE HANDLING AND ERROR HANDLING
➢ Reading, writing, and manipulating files using PHP.
➢ File uploading and handling file permissions.
➢ Handling errors, debugging techniques, and error reporting.
➢ Implementing exception handling in PHP.
INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH PHP
➢ Overview of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
➢ Integrating PHP with HTML for dynamic web pages.
➢ Creating dynamic web pages, form processing, and data display.
➢ Using PHP for templating and separating logic from presentation.
SECURITY BEST PRACTICES
➢ Understanding common security vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF).
➢ Implementing security measures and best practices in PHP applications.
PROJECT WORK AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
➢ Hands-on projects to apply PHP concepts and build web applications.
➢ Developing and deploying web applications using PHP.