5.0
Intermediate
15h
Developing Web Applications with PHP
Explore creating scalable PHP web applications, structuring code efficiently, managing data storage, and implementing automated testing to ensure robustness and maintainability in real-world projects.
This course is for people who have already learned the basics of PHP (or just finished the "Learn PHP from Scratch" course) and want the bigger picture of making big web applications with this language.
First, you'll learn how all PHP web applications communicate with the world and how to turn multiple source code files into one application. Then you'll learn multiple approaches to structuring the whole application. It will help you write code that's easy to maintain. Also, this is a common topic for job interview questions.
Next, you'll learn different data storage methods, from user sessions to databases. This course doesn't duplicate the official documentation but instead provides an overview of the various tools you can use. You'll learn how to use them in PHP, their tradeoffs, and how to pick what's best for your project.
Finally, you'll learn how to make automated tests for your project to ensure that it works as expected.
This course is for people who have already learned the basics of PHP (or just finished the "Learn PHP from Scratch" course) and ...Show More
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
An understanding of communication between the client and PHP web applications using HTTP and REST APIs with JSON
The ability to structure PHP code files effectively
Knowledge of PHP application architecture, routing, MVC, SOLID principles and dependency injection containers
The ability to store state using different methods such as cache, user sessions and files
Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, SQL, database transactions and object-relational mappers
An understanding of advanced architecture patterns, including Domain-Driven Design data and service classes
An understanding of communication between the client and PHP web applications using HTTP and REST APIs with JSON
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Content
1.
Introduction
1 Lessons
Get familiar with essential PHP web development concepts, project structuring, and practical mini projects.
2.
Communicating with the Client
5 Lessons
Solve challenges with HTTP communication, HTML creation, PHP dynamics, and RESTful APIs.
3.
Structuring Code Files
5 Lessons
Work your way through organizing and autoloading PHP code with Composer, ensuring structured directories.
4.
Application Architecture Basics
5 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of routing, MVC architecture, SOLID principles, and dependency injection in PHP.
5.
Storing State
4 Lessons
Map out the steps for managing state using cache, user sessions, and files in PHP applications.
6.
Databases
11 Lessons
Focus on managing relational and NoSQL databases efficiently using SQL, transactions, and ORMs.
7.
Testing
8 Lessons
Master the steps to ensure web application quality through unit, integration, and functional testing.
8.
Advanced Architecture Patterns
5 Lessons
Sharpen your skills in advanced architecture patterns, including DDD, data classes, services, and hexagonal architecture.
9.
Conclusion
1 Lessons
Look at advancing PHP skills through projects, essential tools, security, and continuous learning.
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