PHP Programming: The Basics Tutorials


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In Real World PHP Programming: The Basics, VTC Author Mike Morton introduces PHP programming in a fashion that is immediately applicable to experienced programmers, and new programmers alike. This programming title does not focus on getting certified in PHP, but rather focuses on the application of PHP in everyday programming, including the proper terminology as well as learning PHP slang. Starting with the absolute basics of PHP types and statements, Mike progresses you through conditional and loops, MySQL, and into advanced topics such as functions and session management. With working examples, and application of what you are learning shown throughout, Mike makes learning PHP an easy and enjoyable endeavour. To begin learning today simply click on one of the links.

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Introduction
	What This Course Covers	(02:14)
	What You Will Need	(02:41)
	Resources - Using PHP.net Pt.1	(04:51)
	Resources - Using PHP.net Pt.2	(04:17)
	Other PHP Resources	(03:10)
	Hosting Resources	(06:23)
Starting with PHP
	What is PHP	(04:10)
	PHP Programming Standards	(04:07)
	Embedding PHP in HTML	(05:27)
	Embedding HTML in PHP	(05:15)
	The All Important Semi-colon	(01:38)
	Your First PHP Script	(05:34)
	Comments	(02:24)
	Chapter 2 Challenge	(07:57)
PHP Basics
	Variables	(04:04)
	PHP Statements	(00:45)
	Values and Value Types Part 1	(07:48)
	Values and Value Types Part 2	(02:43)
	Referencing Variables and Constants	(03:00)
	Superglobals	(05:04)
	Variable Variables	(03:56)
	Basic Operators Part 1	(04:21)
	Basic Operators Part 2	(04:35)
	Advanced Operators	(05:52)
	Chapter 3 Challenge	(06:08)
PHP Conditionals and Loops
	The "IF" Statement	(04:45)
	Extending "IF"	(03:02)
	"SWITCH" Statements	(04:40)
	The "WHILE" Structure	(03:18)
	The "DO-WHILE" Structure	(02:29)
	The "FOR" Loop	(04:41)
	Chapter 4 Challenge	(02:28)
Applying What You Know
	INCLUDE and REQUIRE	(03:42)
	Setting up Your File Structure	(04:53)
	Global Headers and Footers	(03:16)
	A Functional Website Example Pt.1	(06:23)
	A Functional Website Example Pt.2	(04:18)
	A Functional Website Example Pt.3	(04:32)
	A Functional Website Example Pt.4	(04:49)
	A Functional Website Example Pt.5	(04:30)
	A Functional Website Example - Addendum	(06:09)
PHP and functions
	Why use functions	(03:12)
	Variable Scope	(02:58)
	Creating and using Functions	(03:12)
	Functions with Parameters	(06:28)
	Returning Values	(04:05)
	Chapter 6 Challenge	(05:59)
PHP Arrays
	What is an Array	(02:09)
	Creating Arrays	(06:03)
	Multidimensional Arrays	(03:23)
	"FOREACH" looping - basic	(03:18)
	"FOREACH" looping - advanced	(04:19)
	Navigating Arrays	(02:21)
	Manipulating Keys	(03:56)
	Sorting Arrays	(02:41)
	Serialization	(02:20)
	Challenge	(07:56)
Starting with MYSQL
	Getting Information: mysql.com	(02:49)
	Other MYSQL Resources	(02:00)
	What is a relational database?	(03:27)
	Accessing MYSQL - the command line	(04:36)
MYSQL Basics
	Configuring Users in MYSQL - Part 1	(03:59)
	Configuring Users in MYSQL - Part 2	(03:02)
	Creating Databases and Tables	(02:24)
	MYSQL Data Types - Numeric Types	(04:04)
	MYSQL Data Types - Date Types	(02:17)
	MYSQL Data Types - String Types	(02:58)
	EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - Part 1	(05:27)
	EXAMPLE: Creating A Table Statement - Part 2	(03:47)
	Basic MYSQL commands - INSERT	(02:46)
	Basic MYSQL commands - SELECT and UPDATE	(05:46)
	Basic MYSQL commands - DELETE and DROP	(02:32)
	Setting Up phpMyAdmin	(05:43)
	Using phpMyAdmin	(06:06)
Using MYSQL with PHP
	Connecting to MYSQL	(02:28)
	Choosing a database	(01:49)
	Querying a database	(03:53)
	Retrieving results	(05:38)
	Useful MySQL functions in PHP	(03:55)
PHP and Sessions
	What is a session	(01:39)
	set_cookie vs session_start	(05:36)
	Session Tracking With Built in PHP Functions	(03:54)
	Session Tracking With Databases Pt.1	(04:36)
	Session Tracking With Databases Pt.2	(04:40)
Final Words
	Where to go from here	(03:02)
Credits
	About the Author	(02:04)

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Title:	PHP Programming: The Basics
Author:	Mike Morton
SKU:	33640
ISBN:	1-932808-84-1
Duration:	6 hrs / 86 Lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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PHP Programming: The Basics Tutorials

Introduction

Starting with PHP

PHP Basics

PHP Conditionals and Loops

Applying What You Know

PHP and functions

PHP Arrays

Starting with MYSQL

MYSQL Basics

Using MYSQL with PHP

PHP and Sessions

Final Words

Credits