PHP Course
Course Title: Comprehensive PHP Development
Week 1: Introduction to PHP
Overview of PHP: history and current relevance
Setting up the PHP development environment (XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP)
Writing and executing the first PHP script
Week 2: PHP Basics
Variables, data types, and operators
Control structures: if, else, switch statements
Loops: for, while, do-while loops
Arrays and array manipulation
Week 3: Functions and Includes
Defining and using functions
Function parameters and return values
Includes and requires for code reuse
Week 4: PHP and HTML/CSS
Embedding PHP in HTML
Form handling with PHP
Managing sessions and cookies
Week 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP
Introduction to OOP concepts in PHP
Classes and objects in PHP
Inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation
Week 6: Exception Handling and Error Reporting
Understanding exceptions and errors in PHP
Using try-catch blocks for error handling
Custom exception creation and usage
Week 7: Working with Databases (MySQL/MariaDB)
Connecting PHP to MySQL/MariaDB
CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
SQL injection prevention and best practices
Week 8: File Handling and Manipulation
Reading and writing files in PHP
File upload and manipulation
Working with directories and file permissions
Week 9: PHP and Web Services/APIs
Consuming RESTful APIs with PHP
Creating simple APIs using PHP
Handling JSON and XML data in PHP
Week 10: PHP Security Practices
Cross-site scripting (XSS) and Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) prevention
Data validation and sanitization
Secure coding best practices
Week 11: Content Management Systems (CMS) and Frameworks
Overview of popular PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel, Symfony)
Introduction to CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal
Week 12: Final Project and Conclusion
Implementing a PHP project
Integrating various concepts learned during the course
Project presentations and feedback
This syllabus covers the foundational aspects of PHP programming, including data handling, database connectivity, security practices, and integration with web services. The duration and depth of each topic can be adjusted based on the course's intended audience and depth of study. Practical exercises, projects, and real-world examples are crucial components for a hands-on learning experience.