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PHP Developer Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to PHP

Lesson 1: Introduction to Web Development

 Overview of Web Technologies


o History of web development
o Understanding HTTP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
o Client-server architecture
 Client-side vs. Server-side Scripting
o Differences between client-side and server-side scripting
o Examples of client-side technologies (JavaScript)
o Examples of server-side technologies (PHP, Python, Ruby)

Lesson 2: Setting Up the Environment

 Installing XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP/MAMP
o Overview of XAMPP, WAMP, LAMP, MAMP
o Step-by-step installation guide for each platform
o Configuring the Apache server
 Configuring PHP on the Server
o PHP configuration files (php.ini)
o Adjusting PHP settings (memory limit, error reporting)
o Testing the PHP installation

Lesson 3: PHP Basics

 Syntax and Variables


o PHP tags and syntax rules
o Declaring and initializing variables
o Variable naming conventions
 Data Types and Constants
o Scalar data types (integers, floats, strings, booleans)
o Compound data types (arrays, objects)
o Special data types (resources, null)
o Defining and using constants
 Basic Operators
o Arithmetic operators
o Assignment operators
o Comparison operators
o Logical operators
Module 2: Control Structures and Functions

Lesson 1: Control Structures

 Conditional Statements (if, else, switch)


o If statements and else-if ladder
o Switch-case statements
o Practical examples and use cases
 Looping Structures (for, while, do-while, foreach)
o For loops and nested loops
o While and do-while loops
o Foreach loop for arrays
o Break and continue statements

Lesson 2: Functions in PHP

 Defining and Invoking Functions


o Function syntax and naming conventions
o Invoking functions and passing arguments
 Function Arguments and Return Values
o Default arguments and type hinting
o Returning values from functions
o Multiple return values (using arrays)
 Variable Scope and Static Variables
o Local and global scope
o Using the global keyword
o Static variables within functions
Module 3: Working with Forms and User Input

Lesson 1: Handling HTML Forms

 GET vs. POST Methods


o Differences between GET and POST
o When to use each method
o Examples of GET and POST forms
 Sanitizing and Validating User Input
o Importance of input validation
o Sanitizing user input (filter_var, htmlentities)
o Validating input with regular expressions

Lesson 2: Superglobals in PHP

 Understanding $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST


o Accessing form data with $_GET and $_POST
o Using $_REQUEST for combined access
 Using $_SERVER, $_FILES, $_SESSION, $_COOKIE
o Retrieving server and execution environment information with $_SERVER
o Handling file uploads with $_FILES
o Managing sessions with $_SESSION
o Setting and retrieving cookies with $_COOKIE
Module 4: Working with Databases

Lesson 1: Introduction to Databases

 Database Concepts and Terminology


o Relational databases vs. NoSQL databases
o Tables, rows, columns, and keys
 Setting Up MySQL/MariaDB
o Installing MySQL/MariaDB
o Creating databases and tables
o Basic SQL commands (CREATE, INSERT, SELECT)

Lesson 2: PHP and MySQL

 Connecting to a Database using mysqli and PDO


o MySQLi vs. PDO: differences and use cases
o Establishing database connections
 Performing CRUD Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
o Inserting data into tables
o Retrieving data with SELECT queries
o Updating and deleting records
o Executing prepared statements

Lesson 3: Advanced Database Operations

 Prepared Statements and Parameterized Queries


o Importance of prepared statements
o Preventing SQL injection
o Executing parameterized queries
 Transactions and Error Handling
o Understanding transactions
o Implementing transactions with commit and rollback
o Error handling and reporting
Module 5: Advanced PHP Concepts

Lesson 1: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

 Classes and Objects


o Defining classes and creating objects
o Properties and methods
o Constructors and destructors
 Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Interfaces
o Inheritance and extending classes
o Method overriding and polymorphism
o Defining and implementing interfaces

Lesson 2: Namespaces and Traits

 Using Namespaces for Better Code Organization


o Declaring namespaces
o Importing and aliasing namespaces
 Utilizing Traits for Code Reuse
o Defining traits
o Using traits in classes
o Trait conflict resolution

Lesson 3: Exception Handling

 Try, Catch, and Finally Blocks


o Throwing and catching exceptions
o Using the finally block for cleanup
 Custom Exceptions
o Defining custom exception classes
o Throwing and handling custom exceptions
Module 6: PHP Security

Lesson 1: Secure Coding Practices

 Preventing SQL Injection


o Using prepared statements and parameterized queries
o Escaping user input
 Protecting Against XSS and CSRF
o Understanding XSS and CSRF attacks
o Mitigation techniques (input validation, output encoding, CSRF tokens)

Lesson 2: Authentication and Authorization

 Implementing Login Systems


o Building a user authentication system
o Session management
 Managing User Roles and Permissions
o Role-based access control
o Implementing permissions and access restrictions

Lesson 3: Data Encryption

 Hashing Passwords
o Importance of password hashing
o Using password_hash and password_verify
 Using Encryption Functions
o Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption
o Implementing encryption with OpenSSL
Module 7: Working with APIs and Web Services

Lesson 1: RESTful APIs

 Introduction to REST Architecture


o Principles of REST
o RESTful endpoints and methods (GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE)
 Consuming RESTful APIs with PHP
o Using cURL to make API requests
o Parsing JSON and XML responses

Lesson 2: Creating RESTful APIs

 Designing and Implementing RESTful Endpoints


o Setting up routes and controllers
o Handling HTTP requests and responses
 Handling API Requests and Responses
o Validating and processing input data
o Returning structured responses (JSON, XML)

Lesson 3: SOAP Web Services

 Introduction to SOAP
o SOAP vs. REST: differences and use cases
o Understanding WSDL (Web Services Description Language)
 Consuming and Creating SOAP Web Services with PHP
o Using PHP's SoapClient and SoapServer classes
o Building and consuming SOAP-based web services
Module 8: File Handling and Manipulation

Lesson 1: Working with Files

 Reading and Writing Files


o File handling functions (fopen, fread, fwrite, fclose)
o Reading from and writing to files
 Handling File Uploads
o HTML form for file uploads
o Processing uploaded files with PHP
o Validating and storing uploaded files

Lesson 2: Directory Operations

 Creating, Reading, and Deleting Directories


o Directory handling functions (mkdir, opendir, readdir, rmdir)
o Traversing directory structures
 Working with File Permissions
o Understanding file and directory permissions
o Changing permissions with chmod
Module 9: PHP Frameworks

Lesson 1: Introduction to MVC Architecture

 Understanding Model-View-Controller (MVC)


o MVC principles and benefits
o MVC components and their roles
 Benefits of Using a Framework
o Code organization and reusability
o Built-in features and libraries

Lesson 2: Laravel Framework

 Setting Up Laravel
o Installing Laravel using Composer
o Laravel directory structure
o Configuring environment variables
 Routing, Controllers, and Views
o Defining routes in Laravel
o Creating and using controllers
o Blade templating engine for views

Lesson 3: Advanced Laravel Features

 Eloquent ORM
o Defining models and relationships
o Querying the database with Eloquent
 Middleware and Security Features
o Implementing middleware for request filtering
o Laravel's built-in security features (CSRF protection, password hashing)
Module 10: Project Development

Lesson 1: Planning and Design

 Gathering Requirements
o Understanding project requirements
o Defining project scope and objectives
 Creating a Project Plan
o Breaking down the project into tasks and milestones
o Estimating time and resources needed

Lesson 2: Building the Project

 Implementing Features
o Developing the project based on requirements
o Regular progress check-ins
 Integrating with External APIs
o Using external APIs for additional functionality
o Handling API responses and errors

Lesson 3: Testing and Deployment

 Writing and Running Tests


o Importance of testing
o Writing unit and integration tests
 Deploying the Application to a Live Server
o Preparing the application for deployment
o Deploying to different environments (shared hosting, VPS, cloud)
Module 11: Advanced Topics

Lesson 1: Performance Optimization

 Caching Strategies
o Implementing caching (Opcode cache, data caching)
o Using tools like Memcached and Redis
 Profiling and Benchmarking
o Profiling code with tools like Xdebug
o Benchmarking performance and identifying bottlenecks

Lesson 2: PHP in the Cloud

 Deploying PHP Applications on Cloud Platforms


o Introduction to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
o Setting up and deploying PHP applications on the cloud
 Scaling and Managing Cloud-based PHP Applications
o Horizontal and vertical scaling
o Managing resources and costs

Lesson 3: Modern PHP Practices

 Using Composer for Dependency Management


o Installing and using Composer
o Managing project dependencies with Composer
 PHP-FIG and PSR Standards
o Understanding PHP-FIG and PSR standards
o Implementing coding standards and best practices
Module 12: Capstone Project

Lesson 1: Project Proposal

 Choosing a Project Topic


o Selecting a project based on interest and skill level
o Defining project goals and deliverables
 Defining Project Scope and Requirements
o Creating a detailed project plan
o Identifying key features and functionalities

Lesson 2: Development and Implementation

 Developing the Project Using the Skills Learned


o Applying knowledge from previous modules
o Regular check-ins and feedback sessions
 Regular Check-ins and Feedback Sessions
o Progress reviews with instructors
o Peer reviews and collaborative feedback

Lesson 3: Presentation and Review

 Final Project Presentation


o Preparing and delivering a project presentation
o Demonstrating project features and functionalities
 Peer Review and Feedback
o Receiving feedback from peers and instructors
o Reflecting on the project and identifying areas for improvement
Assessment

 Quizzes and Assignments after Each Module


o Regular assessments to reinforce learning
 Mid-term Project
o Applying skills to a practical project
 Final Capstone Project with Presentation
o Comprehensive project demonstrating mastery of PHP development

Prerequisites

 Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript


 Familiarity with basic programming concepts

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