Programming With PHP (Mastering Programming Languages Series)

Table of contents :
Preface
Programming With PHP
Module 1: Introduction to PHP Programming
Module 1: Introduction to PHP Programming
What is PHP and its Role in Web Development
Setting Up PHP Development Environment
Writing Your First PHP Script
Overview of PHP's Role in Dynamic Web Applications
Module 2: Variables and Data Types in PHP
Module 2: Variables and Data Types in PHP
Declaring and Initializing Variables
PHP's Data Types: int, float, string, etc.
Type Conversion and Casting in PHP
Understanding Variable Scope and Lifetime
Module 3: Basic Input and Output in PHP
Module 3: Basic Input and Output in PHP
Using echo and print for Output
Taking User Input with HTML Forms
Handling User Input with PHP
Debugging Techniques in PHP
Module 4: Operators and Expressions in PHP
Module 4: Operators and Expressions in PHP
Arithmetic, Relational, and Logical Operators
Operator Precedence and Associativity
Increment and Decrement Operators
Using Operators for Expressions in PHP
Module 5: Control Flow and Conditional Statements
Module 5: Control Flow and Conditional Statements
Using if, else, and elseif Statements
Ternary Operator for Conditional Expressions
Switch Statements for Multiple Choices
Handling Conditions and Creating Logical Flows
Module 6: Loops and Iteration in PHP
Module 6: Loops and Iteration in PHP
for Loop for Controlled Iteration
Using while and do-while Loops
Loop Control: break, continue, and goto
Iterating Over Arrays and Collections
Module 7: Arrays and Array Manipulation in PHP
Module 7: Arrays and Array Manipulation in PHP
Creating and Initializing Arrays
Accessing and Modifying Array Elements
Array Functions: array_push, array_pop, etc.
Multidimensional Arrays and Array Operations
Module 8: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in PHP
Module 8: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in PHP
Understanding Object-Oriented Concepts
Creating Classes and Objects in PHP
Defining Methods and Properties in Classes
Encapsulation and Information Hiding
Module 9: Methods and Function Definitions in PHP
Module 9: Methods and Function Definitions in PHP
Writing Functions in PHP
Function Parameters and Return Values
Local and Global Variables in Functions
Best Practices for Function Design
Module 10: Constructors and Initialization in PHP
Module 10: Constructors and Initialization in PHP
Introduction to Constructors in PHP
Writing Constructors and Overloaded Constructors
Default and Parameterized Constructors
Using Constructors for Object Creation
Module 11: Class Relationships and Inheritance in PHP
Module 11: Class Relationships and Inheritance in PHP
Understanding Inheritance in PHP
Creating Subclasses and Superclasses
Method Overriding and Polymorphism
Using parent Keyword and Constructors in Inheritance
Module 12: Access Modifiers and Encapsulation in PHP
Module 12: Access Modifiers and Encapsulation in PHP
Understanding Access Modifiers in PHP
Private, Protected, and Public Properties
Encapsulation and Data Hiding
Best Practices for Access Modifiers
Module 13: Polymorphism and Method Overloading in PHP
Module 13: Polymorphism and Method Overloading in PHP
Using Polymorphism and Dynamic Method Dispatch
Method Overloading and Method Signature
Understanding Compile-Time and Runtime Polymorphism
Designing Polymorphic and Extensible Code
Module 14: Exception Handling and Error Management in PHP
Module 14: Exception Handling and Error Management in PHP
Introduction to Exception Handling
Using try, catch, and finally Blocks
Throwing and Catching Exceptions
Creating Custom Exception Classes
Module 15: File I/O and Handling in PHP
Module 15: File I/O and Handling in PHP
Working with Files in PHP
Reading and Writing Text Files
Using File Handling Functions: fopen, fclose, etc.
Error Handling and Exception in File I/O
Module 16: Introduction to MySQL Database and PHP
Module 16: Introduction to MySQL Database and PHP
Connecting to MySQL Database with PHP
Executing SQL Queries and Retrieving Data
Inserting, Updating, and Deleting Records
Best Practices for Database Interaction
Module 17: Working with HTML Forms and PHP
Module 17: Working with HTML Forms and PHP
Creating HTML Forms for User Input
Submitting Form Data to PHP Scripts
Handling Form Data and Validation in PHP
Building Interactive Web Forms with PHP
Module 18: Session Management and Cookies in PHP
Module 18: Session Management and Cookies in PHP
Introduction to Sessions and Cookies
Using $_SESSION Superglobal for Session Data
Creating and Managing Cookies with PHP
Secure Session and Cookie Handling Practices
Module 19: Introduction to PHP Functions and Libraries
Module 19: Introduction to PHP Functions and Libraries
Using Built-in PHP Functions: strlen, strpos, etc.
Creating Custom PHP Functions
Working with Date and Time Functions
Exploring Popular PHP Libraries and Packages
Module 20: Introduction to Web Development with PHP
Module 20: Introduction to Web Development with PHP
Basics of Web Development and Server-Side Scripting
Creating Dynamic Web Pages with PHP
Separating HTML and PHP Code with Templates
Building Web Applications with PHP
Module 21: Introduction to APIs and RESTful Web Services
Module 21: Introduction to APIs and RESTful Web Services
Understanding APIs and Web Services
Introduction to REST Architecture
Consuming APIs with PHP
Building Simple RESTful Services with PHP
Module 22: Introduction to PHP Security Practices
Module 22: Introduction to PHP Security Practices
Common Web Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Prevention
Data Validation and Sanitization in PHP
Implementing Security Measures in PHP Applications
Module 23: Introduction to PHP Frameworks (e.g., Laravel)
Module 23: Introduction to PHP Frameworks (e.g., Laravel)
Overview of PHP Frameworks
Introduction to Laravel Framework
Building Web Applications with Laravel
MVC Architecture and Routing in Laravel
Module 24: Introduction to CMS (e.g., WordPress) Development with PHP
Module 24: Introduction to CMS (e.g., WordPress) Development with PHP
Understanding Content Management Systems (CMS)
Introduction to WordPress as a CMS
Creating Custom Themes and Plugins
Extending Functionality of WordPress with PHP
Module 25: Introduction to Front-End Development with PHP (e.g., Vue.js)
Module 25: Introduction to Front-End Development with PHP (e.g., Vue.js)
Integrating Front-End Frameworks with PHP
Building Interactive User Interfaces with Vue.js
Handling Data Binding and Components
Creating Single-Page Applications (SPA) with PHP and Vue.js
Module 26: Introduction to Cloud Services and PHP Integration
Module 26: Introduction to Cloud Services and PHP Integration
Overview of Cloud Services and Hosting
Deploying PHP Applications on Cloud Platforms
Integrating Cloud Services with PHP Applications
Scaling and Monitoring PHP Applications on Cloud
Module 27: Working with External APIs and Webhooks in PHP
Module 27: Working with External APIs and Webhooks in PHP
Consuming Third-Party APIs in PHP Applications
Implementing Webhooks for Real-Time Data Integration
Handling API Requests and Responses in PHP
Building Connected Applications with PHP
Module 28: Building E-Commerce Solutions with PHP
Module 28: Building E-Commerce Solutions with PHP
Introduction to E-Commerce and Online Marketplaces
Creating Shopping Cart Functionality with PHP
Integrating Payment Gateways and Transactions
Security and Privacy Considerations for E-Commerce
Module 29: Introduction to Testing and Debugging in PHP
Module 29: Introduction to Testing and Debugging in PHP
Basics of Testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Writing Unit Tests and Test Cases in PHP
Debugging Techniques and Tools for PHP
Ensuring Quality and Reliability in PHP Applications
Module 30: Final Project and Portfolio Development
Module 30: Final Project and Portfolio Development
Selecting and Planning a PHP Project
Designing and Implementing the PHP Project
Testing and Debugging the PHP Project
Documenting the Project and Building a Portfolio