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Real World PHP Programming: The Basics

In Real World PHP Programming: The Basics, VTC Author Mike Morton introduces PHP programming in a fashion that is immediately applicable to experienced programmers, and new programmers alike. This programming title does not focus on getting certified in PHP, but rather focuses on the application of PHP in everyday programming, including the proper terminology as well as learning PHP slang. Starting with the absolute basics of PHP types and statements, Mike progresses you through conditional and loops, MySQL, and into advanced topics such as functions and session management. With working examples, and application of what you are learning shown throughout, Mike makes learning PHP an easy and enjoyable endeavour. To begin learning today simply click on one of the links.

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Introduction

What This Course Covers

What You Will Need

Resources - Using PHP.net Pt.1

Resources - Using PHP.net Pt.2

Other PHP Resources

Hosting Resources

Starting with PHP

What is PHP

PHP Programming Standards

Embedding PHP in HTML

Embedding HTML in PHP

The All Important Semi-colon

Your First PHP Script

Comments

Chapter 2 Challenge

PHP Basics

Variables

PHP Statements

Values and Value Types Part 1

Values and Value Types Part 2

Referencing Variables and Constants

Superglobals

Variable Variables

Basic Operators Part 1

Basic Operators Part 2

Advanced Operators

Chapter 3 Challenge

PHP Conditionals and Loops

The "IF" Statement

Extending "IF"

"SWITCH" Statements

The "WHILE" Structure

The "DO-WHILE" Structure

The "FOR" Loop

Chapter 4 Challenge

Applying What You Know

INCLUDE and REQUIRE

Setting up Your File Structure

Global Headers and Footers

A Functional Website Example Pt.1

A Functional Website Example Pt.2

A Functional Website Example Pt.3

A Functional Website Example Pt.4

A Functional Website Example Pt.5

A Functional Website Example - Addendum

PHP and functions

Why use functions

Variable Scope

Creating and using Functions

Functions with Parameters

Returning Values

Chapter 6 Challenge

PHP Arrays

What is an Array

Creating Arrays

Multidimensional Arrays

"FOREACH" looping - basic

"FOREACH" looping - advanced

Navigating Arrays

Manipulating Keys

Sorting Arrays

Serialization

Challenge

Starting with MYSQL

Getting Information: mysql.com

Other MYSQL Resources

What is a relational database?

Accessing MYSQL - the command line

MYSQL Basics

Configuring Users in MYSQL - Part 1

Configuring Users in MYSQL - Part 2

Creating Databases and Tables

MYSQL Data Types - Numeric Types

MYSQL Data Types - Date Types

MYSQL Data Types - String Types

EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - Part 1

EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - Part 2

Basic MYSQL commands - INSERT

Basic MYSQL commands - SELECT and UPDATE

Basic MYSQL commands - DELETE and DROP

Setting Up phpMyAdmin

Using phpMyAdmin

Using MYSQL with PHP

Connecting to MYSQL

Choosing a database

Querying a database

Retrieving results

Useful MySQL functions in PHP

PHP and Sessions

What is a session

set_cookie vs session_start

Session Tracking With Built in PHP Functions

Session Tracking With Databases Pt.1

Session Tracking With Databases Pt.2

Final Words

Where to go from here

Credits

About the Author

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