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

Lynda - PHP with MySQL Essential Training (updated May 20, 2015)
MPEG4 Video (H264) 1280x800 | AAC 44100Hz stereo | 14h 24m | ENG | Exercise files included

Level: Beginner | Author: Kevin Skoglund | Subject: Developer | Software: MySQL PHP

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

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