Course Objectives

RKCL - Web Development Using PHP Course Syllabus 

Module 1: Getting Started

• Introduction to PHP 
• Course Overview 
• Local Development Environment Tools 
• Course Exercise and Reference Files 
• Download and Install Development Editor 
• Embedding PHP in HTML 
• Using Dynamic Data 
• Inserting Comments in PHP 

Module 2: Data Types in PHP

• Variables in PHP 
• Performing Math Operations 
• Arrays in PHP 
• Associative Arrays 

Module 3: Control Structures in PHP

• If Statements 
• Comparison and Logical Operators 
• Switch Statements 
• While Loop in PHP 
• Foreach Loop in PHP 

Module 4: Control Functions

• Defining Functions 
• Function Parameters 
• Returning Values from Functions 
• Global Variable and Scope 
• Constants 
• Newer Ways of Creating Constants 

Module 5: PHP Built-in Functions

• Math Functions 
• String Functions 
• Array Functions 

Module 6: Using Form Data 

• Checking for Form Submission 
• Extracting Information from Form 
• Validating Form Values 
• External Page Submission 

Module 7: Using Databases in PHP

• Introduction to Databases 
• Introduction to PHPMyAdmin 
• Creating a Database in PHPMyAdmin 
• Creating Tables and Inserting Data in PHPMyAdmin 
• Markup for Login Page 
• Receiving POST Data 
• Connecting to the Database using PHP 
• Creating Records in the Database with PHP 
• Reading Information from the Database with PHP 
• Creating Update Records Form 
• Fixing Name Attribute Values 
• Query to Read IDs 
• Query to Update Username and Password 
• Refactoring Update Query into a Function 
• Deleting Records from the Database with PHP 

Module 8: PHP Security 

• Preventing SQL Injection 
• Password Encryption 

Module 9: Cookies & Sessions in PHP

• Introduction to HTTP Requests 
• Using the GET Super Global 
• Using the POST Super Global 
• Understanding Cookies in PHP 
• Setting and Reading Cookies in PHP 
• Using Sessions in PHP 

Module 10: Sending Emails in PHP 

• Creating a Contact Page 
• Uploading the Contact Page 
• Sending Emails through PHP 
• Modifying Email Headers 

Module 11: New Registration System in PHP

• Admin Detection Feature 
• Duplicate Username Function 
• Duplicate Email Function 
• Validation for Registration 
• Setting Up User Login Function 
• Adding User-friendly Code 
• Displaying Inline Errors in Form 
• Registering Users with the New Function 
• Logging in Users with the New Function 
• Deleting via POST 

Module 12: CMS Project / Blogging System in PHP

• CMS Overview 
• Creating Tables 
• Inserting Data 
• Post Comment Count Update 
• Image Display 

Module 13: CMS Project – Categories in PHP 

• Reusable Code in Admin 
• Creating Navigation Links in Admin 
• Admin Category Page 
• Displaying Data in Category Page 
• Adding Categories 
• Deleting Categories 
• Updating or Editing Categories 
• Refactoring Category Code 

Module 14: CMS Project – Posts in PHP

• Creating HTML Table in Admin to Display Posts 
• Displaying Posts List in Admin 
• Creating Post HTML Form in Admin 
• Inserting Post Data from Admin 
• Deleting and Editing Posts in Admin 
• Updating Posts 
• Adding Individual Post Page and Link 

Module 15: CMS Project – Comments in PHP

• Creating Comments Table 
• Comments Page and HTML Form in Admin 
• Displaying Comments in Admin 
• Relating Comments to Posts 
• Deleting and Approving Comments 
• Displaying Comments Based on Approval 

Module 16: CMS Project – Users in PHP

• Creating Users Table 
• Users Pages and Links 
• Displaying Users in Admin 
• Adding and Deleting Users 
• Changing User Roles 
• Editing and Updating Users 

Module 17: CMS Project – Login in PHP

• Creating Profile Page 
• Displaying and Updating User Data 

Module 18: CMS Project – Dashboard in PHP

• Adding Widgets 
• Displaying Dynamic Data in Widgets 
• Adding Charts in Admin 

Module 19: CMS Project – User Registration

• Registration Form Creation 
• Encrypting User Passwords 

Module 20: CMS Project – Forgot Password in PHP 

• Creating Forgot Password Page 
• Updating Database with Token Values 

Module 21: Hands-On Practice and Internship Opportunities

• Hands-on Assignment Submissions and Feedback 
• Internship Opportunities for Real-world Experience