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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.

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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

Content

45 Lessons4 Projects7 Quizzes1 Assessment

Introduction

1 Lessons

Get familiar with essential PHP web development concepts, project structuring, and practical mini projects.

What to Expect from This Course

Communicating with the Client

5 Lessons

Solve challenges with HTTP communication, HTML creation, PHP dynamics, and RESTful APIs.

Web Applications and HTTP

HTML Documents

PHP in Web Applications

REST APIs with JSON

Quiz: Communicating with the Clients

Static Web Application

Project

Structuring Code Files

5 Lessons

Work your way through organizing and autoloading PHP code with Composer, ensuring structured directories.

Class Autoloading

Composer as an Autoloader

Composer as a Dependency Manager

Directory Structure Of A Web Application

Quiz: Structuring Code Files

Application Architecture Basics

5 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of routing, MVC architecture, SOLID principles, and dependency injection in PHP.

Routing in PHP

Model-View-Controller Architecture

The SOLID Principles of Object Oriented Design

Dependency Injection Containers

Quiz: Application Architecture Basics

PHP-Based Web Application

Project

Storing State

4 Lessons

Map out the steps for managing state using cache, user sessions, and files in PHP applications.

Databases

11 Lessons

Focus on managing relational and NoSQL databases efficiently using SQL, transactions, and ORMs.

Relational Databases

Relational database management systems

SQL: Managing Tables

SQL: Write Commands

SQL: Select Commands

SQL: Grouping, joins and Injections

Database Transactions

Object-Relational Mappers

NoSQL Databases

How to Select Primary Keys

Quiz: Databases

Using a Database in the PHP Application

Project

Testing

8 Lessons

Master the steps to ensure web application quality through unit, integration, and functional testing.

Introduction to Testing

Static Analysis Tools in PHP

Unit Testing

Unit Testing: Coding with Dependencies

Integration Testing

Integration Testing: Adding Fixtures

Functional Testing

Quiz: Testing

Testing the PHP Application

Project

Advanced Architecture Patterns

5 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in advanced architecture patterns, including DDD, data classes, services, and hexagonal architecture.

Domain-Driven Design

Data Classes: Entities, Value Objects, DTOs, And Aggregates

Service Classes

Hexagonal Architecture

Quiz: Advanced Architecture Patterns

Final Assessment

Assessment

Conclusion

1 Lessons

Look at advancing PHP skills through projects, essential tools, security, and continuous learning.

What's Next

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Course Author:

Bogdan Kolbik

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