Lynda - PHP with MySQL Essential Training (updated May 20, 2015)

1.59GB | Duration: 14h 33m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x800 15fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2ch

Genre: eLearning | Level: Beginner | Language: English

PHP is a popular, reliable programming language at the foundation of many smart, data-driven websites. This comprehensive course from Kevin Skoglund 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. Kevin 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