PHP Essential Training

4h 4mBeginner2022-04-11

Authors

Kevin Skoglund

Founder of NovaFabrica

Course details

PHP is a popular programming language that you can use to write simple code for web pages. If you have been using HTML to develop websites, learning PHP will allow you to create dynamic pages. In this course, learn the fundamentals of PHP. Kevin Skoglund covers concepts such as how to embed PHP code into an HTML page, and reviews the basic PHP data types such as strings and arrays. He also covers the different control structures in PHP, how to work with built-in PHP functions, and how to define your own custom functions.

Learning objectives
What is PHP?
Embedding PHP code on a page
Inserting code comments
Variables, strings, arrays, and Booleans
If, else, and elseif statements
While and for loops
User-defined functions
Function arguments and return values
Debugging and troubleshooting

Skills covered

PHPEssential TrainingProgramming LanguagesOpen SourceSoftware Development

Concepts

Introduction

Learning the fundamentals of PHP
How to use the exercise files
Installation overview

PHP Overview

What is PHP
Text editor for Mac
Text editor for Windows

First Steps

Embed PHP code on a page
Output dynamic text
The operational trail
Insert code comments

Explore Data Types

Variables
Strings
String functions
Numbers, part 1 - Integers
Numbers, part 2 - Floating points
Arrays
Associative arrays
Array functions
Booleans
NULL and empty
Type juggling and casting
Constants

Control Structures - Logical Expressions

If statements
Else and elseif statements
Logical operators
Switch statements

Control Structures - Loops

While loops
For loops
Foreach loops
Continue
Break
Understanding array pointers

User-Defined Functions

Define functions
Function arguments
Return values from a function
Multiple return values
Scope and global variables
Set default argument values

Debug

Warnings and errors
Common problems
Debug and troubleshoot

Conclusion

Applying PHP into an HTML website