In this course, we'll look at the object oriented patterns available in PHP. You'll learn how to connect to a MySQL using the Portable Data Objects (PDO) library and issue SQL commands in the the PHP language. We'll also look at how PHP uses cookies and manages session data. You'll learn how PHP avoids double posting data, how flash messages are implemented, and how to use a session to log in users in web applications. We'll then build the first 'complete' application that has multiple screens to Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) our data. This brings all the previous concepts together and will form the basis for all later web applications. It is assumed that learners have already taken the Building Web Applications course in this specialization.
Building Database Applications in PHP
This course is part of Web Applications for Everybody Specialization
Instructor: Charles Russell Severance
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Learn about the object-oriented patterns available in PHP.
Build your first 'complete' application that has multiple screens to Create, Read, Update and Delete your data.
Learn how PHP uses cookies and manages session data.
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There are 5 modules in this course
We look at the object oriented patterns available in PHP.
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12 videos7 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
We look at how we connect to a MySQL using the Portable Data Objects (PDO) library and issue SQL commands in the the PHP language.
What's included
9 videos1 reading1 assignment2 app items
We look at how PHP uses cookies and manages session data.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment1 app item
We look at how PHP avoids double posting data, how flash messages are implemented, and how we use a session to log in users in web applications.
What's included
7 videos1 reading1 assignment2 app items
Now we build our first 'complete' application that has multiple screens to Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) our data. This brings all the previous concepts together and will form the basis for all later web applications.
What's included
5 videos3 readings2 app items
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Reviewed on Aug 27, 2018
One of the best PHP contents I have ever seen. I practiced and learnt a lot. This course gives nudges in the rightful directions. Still have a long way to go.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2020
The course was very instructive, all the details were explained two or three times in a single video and the course instructor was very charismatic and fun to listen to! Thanks for the course!
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Great selection of material and excellent assignments that force students to learn. No one can pass this course without truly learning what Dr. Chuck wants him/her to learn.
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All software used in this course is free and open source and can be installed on Windows, Macintosh or Linux computers.
Yes - the textbook “The Missing Link: An Introduction to Web Development and Programming" is freely downloadable in PDF and ePub formats and print copies can be purchased if desired.
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