Linux training LPI approved courses in South Africa

Course Details

PHP is literally 100 times more powerful than ASP; the functionality built into PHP is astounding. Most website back ends
is performed in PHP. Each course member will be supplied with a quality, comprehensive textbook

Pre-Requisites

HTML and basic programming skills

Cost

R5 000 excluding VAT

Duration

5 days

Table of contents

1. Introduction to PHP
   What is PHP?
   History of PHP
   Advantages of PHP
   PHP Resources
   Basic Syntax of PHP
   HTML in PHP Scripts
   Commenting PHP Code
2. Common PHP Script Elements
   Using Variables
   Predefined Variables
   Using Constants
   Variable Functions
   Control Structures
   If Statements
   Switch Statement
   Loops
   While Loops
   For Loops
   Variable Data Types
   Manipulating String Variables
   Concatenating Strings
   Common String Functions
   Working with Arrays
   Using Functions
   Defining and Calling Functions
   Scope of Variables
   Date Manipulation
   Headers
3. File and Directory Handling
   Including Files
   File Access
   Opening and Closing Files
   Reading and Writing to Files
   Copying, Renaming, and Deleting Files
   Creating a Hit Counter
   Directory Access
   Array Functions
   Creating a Directory Navigation Script
   File Uploading
4. Working with Forms
   Processing Forms
   Form Validation
   E-Mailing Form Data
   HTML E-mail
5. Addressing the Stateless Nature of HTTP
   Hidden Form Fields
   Cookies
   Sessions
6. Accessing Databases with PHP
   Interacting With Databases
   MySQL
   Common PHP MySQL Functions
   Connecting to a MySQL Server
   Executing Database Queries
   Retrieving Database Records
   Advanced SQL
   Linking Conditions
   Joining Tables
   Ordering Queries
   Modifying Database Records Using PHP
   Adding Table Records
   Updating Table Records
   Deleting Table Records
   Manipulating a Database Through a Browser