PHP is a widely used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development and can be embedded into HTML. This one-day course gives an overview of PHP. You will analyse PHP written examples, explore object-oriented programming, and write some PHP code yourself to complete set objectives. You will also learn how to write PHP codes to create contact forms and manipulate data from a database.
Key topics
- General syntax of a PHP script
- Variables, expressions and statements
- Conditional and looping statements
- Manipulating arrays
- Anatomy of a function
- Basic object-oriented programming
- Sessions and cookies
- Sending emails
- Introduction to PHP and databases (retrieving, storing and manipulating data from a database)
Course information
| Intended audience | Web site creators interested in adding more features to their sites |
| Prior knowledge | An understanding of programming would be helpful but is not required |
| Resources | A course book must be purchased when you attend the course (see the Cost below) |
| Software | Windows XP, XAMPP for Windows, Notepad, PHP Designer |
| Format | Presentation with practical exercises |
| Further information | Lunch and refreshments are provided. |
| Where next? | Web publishing and programming courses |
Course provider: IT Learning Programme
Frequency: This course runs once a year subject to teacher availability. Express an interest in future dates for this course.