PHP is a popular, reliable programming language at the foundation of many smart, data-driven websites. This course helps developers learn the basics of PHP (including variables, logical expressions, loops, and functions), understand how to connect PHP to a MySQL database, and gain experience developing a complete web application with site navigation, form validation, and a password-protected admin area. also covers the basic CRUD routines for updating a database, debugging techniques, and usable user interfaces. Along the way, he provides practical advice, offers examples of best practices, and demonstrates refactoring techniques to improve existing code.Topics include:

What is PHP?

Installing and configuring PHP and MySQL

Exploring data types

Controlling code with logical expressions and loops

Using PHP's built-in functions

Writing custom functions

Building dynamic webpages

Working with forms and form data

Using cookies and sessions to store data

Connecting to MySQL with PHP

Creating and editing database records

Building a content management system

Adding user authentication