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Learn PHP

Learn PHP basics with hands-on practice in hello world in PHP, variables in PHP, functions in PHP, arrays in PHP, PHP inheritance, PHP exceptions, and more.

Beginner

71 Lessons

9h

Certificate of Completion

Learn PHP basics with hands-on practice in hello world in PHP, variables in PHP, functions in PHP, arrays in PHP, PHP inheritance, PHP exceptions, and more.
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Course Overview

This interactive course introduces you to the fundamentals of PHP programming, one of the most widely used languages in web development. Starting with a simple hello world in PHP, you’ll explore the basics, including PHP output, variables in PHP, and PHP data types. You’ll also learn about PHP constants, arithmetic operators, comparison operators, logical operators, and assignment operators. The course progresses into conditional statements in PHP, PHP switch, and various loops such as PHP for loop, PHP wh...Show More
This interactive course introduces you to the fundamentals of PHP programming, one of the most widely used languages in web development. Starting with a simple hello world in PHP, you’ll explore the basics, including PHP output, variables in PHP, and PHP d...Show More

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What You'll Learn

An understanding of hello world in PHP, PHP output, and variables in PHP
Knowledge of PHP data types, PHP constants, and various PHP operators
An understanding of conditional statements in PHP, PHP switch, and loops (PHP for loop, PHP while loop, do while loop in PHP, PHP for each loop)
Hands-on experience in functions in PHP, PHP variable scope, and PHP pass by reference or value
Working knowledge of strings in PHP, PHP string operations, and arrays in PHP, including PHP multidimensional array
Familiarity with class in PHP, PHP inheritance, and how to handle PHP exceptions with PHP throw exception and PHP catch exception
An understanding of hello world in PHP, PHP output, and variables in PHP

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Course Content

1.

PHP Basics

4 Lessons

Learn PHP basics by writing your first hello world in the PHP program and understanding how PHP output works to display text and data on the screen.

2.

PHP Variables

5 Lessons

Explore variables in PHP, understand PHP data types, and work with PHP constants to write efficient code with different data representations and values.

3.

PHP Operators

6 Lessons

Explore PHP operators like arithmetic, comparison, logic, and assignment to handle various operations effectively in your code.

4.

PHP Conditional Statements

7 Lessons

Understand the core of conditional statements in PHP like if-else, switch, and if elseif else PHP for effective decision-making in your code logic.

5.

PHP Loops

11 Lessons

Master problem-solving in PHP using PHP for loop, PHP while loop, do while loop in PHP, and PHP for each loop for efficient iteration and control flow.

6.

PHP Functions

10 Lessons

Explore functions in PHP, understand PHP variable scope, and learn PHP pass by reference or value with recursion and related challenges for effective coding.

7.

PHP Strings

5 Lessons

Master strings in PHP through PHP string operations, built-in functions, and substring challenges to enhance your coding skills and text processing.

8.

PHP Arrays

10 Lessons

Enhance your expertise with arrays in PHP, tackling operations, challenges, and advanced manipulations like PHP multidimensional arrays for data handling.

10.

PHP Classes

9 Lessons

Master the basics of class in PHP, explore PHP inheritance, and practice with PHP constructors and PHP destructors to build robust object-oriented programs.

11.

Exception Handling in PHP

4 Lessons

Learn to handle PHP exceptions, effectively use PHP throw exception, and implement PHP catch exception with custom handlers for error management.

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Is PHP easy to learn?

Yes, PHP is easy to learn, especially for beginners in programming. Its syntax is straightforward and similar to other programming languages, making it accessible even if you’re new to coding. With structured learning, such as the Educative Learn PHP course, you’ll quickly grasp PHP basics like variables, functions, and arrays through hands-on practice.

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