Learn PHP
Why Learn PHP?
PHP is a widely used server-side programming language that’s become increasingly fast and powerful over the years. PHP works well with HTML and databases, making it a great language for anyone interested in building dynamic web applications.
Take-Away Skills
In this course, you’ll be exposed to fundamental programming concepts in PHP.
Note on Prerequisites:
Some basic HTML is helpful before taking this course.
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- 1Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web pages for visitors.
- 2Learn about PHP variables and the string and number data types.
- 3Get started learning about functions in PHP so you can create your own reusable blocks of code.
- 4PHP contains built-in functions for completing common (and some niche) tasks. This course will teach you how to find and use functions.
- 5Learn about PHP ordered and associative arrays and how this data type is used to store, access and manipulate data.
What you'll create
Portfolio projects that showcase your new skills
World Traveler
Help a weary traveler convert their various international currencies into USD.
Mad Lib Functions
It’s time for you to start building your own functions in PHP. Creating reusable blocks of code is an extremely useful skill in any language. Get started practicing in PHP with this mad lib project!
The Hitchhiker's Guide to PHP Math Functions
Explore the universe of PHP documentation and find the PHP functions you need for your journey. Applying them correctly will yield the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
How you'll master it
Stress-test your knowledge with quizzes that help commit syntax to memory
— Madelyn, Pinterest
I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.
Course Description
Learn the fundamentals of PHP, one of the most popular languages of modern web development.
Details
Earn a certificate of completion
25 hours to complete in total
Intermediate
Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web pages for visitors.
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