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Q: Is PHP easier than Python?

It depends on the context: Ease of syntax: Python is often considered easier due to its clean, human-readable syntax. Specific use cases: PHP is specifically designed for web development, so if your focus is on building websites or web applications, PHP might feel more intuitive. Both languages are beginner-friendly, but your choice should depend on your goals.

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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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 while loop, and more. You will then dive deeper into functions in PHP, understand PHP variable scope, and learn PHP pass by reference or value. Additionally, you’ll gain a working knowledge of strings in PHP, PHP string operations, and handling arrays in PHP, including PHP multidimensional arrays. In the advanced sections, you’ll explore classes in PHP, inheritance, constructors, and destructors, handling PHP exceptions with PHP throw and catch exceptions.

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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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71 Lessons14 Quizzes2 Assessments15 Challenges

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.

Hello World

"Hello World" Explained

Quiz

Challenge: Displaying Output

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.

Variables and Data Types

Quick Quiz on Variables

Variable Variables

Constants

Challenge: Make Variables

PHP Operators

6 Lessons

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

Introduction to Operators

Arithmetic Operators

Precedence and Associativity

Comparison Operators

Logical Operators

Assignment Operators

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.

if-else Statement

if-elseif-else Statement

Switch Statement

Ternary Operator

Quiz

Challenge: Even or Odd

Challenge: Making a Calculator

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.

Introduction to Loops

Equivalence of Looping Structures

Infinite Loops

Quiz

Challenge: Multiplication Table of a Number

Challenge: Fibonacci Sequence up to n Number Of Terms

Challenge: Pyramid Printing By Using For Loop

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.

Introduction

Passing Arguments in Functions

Pass by Value

Pass by Reference

Variable Scope

Challenge: Sum of two Numbers

Challenge: Letter Grade to GPA

Recursion

Challenge: Fibonacci Sequence

Quick Quiz on Functions

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.

Strings

String Operators

Built-in Functions

Challenge: Check Substring

Quiz

PHP Arrays

10 Lessons

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

Arrays and their Operations

Challenge: Find the Maximum Value

Multidimensional Array

Challenge: Print a Matrix

Quiz 1

Adding Elements in an Array

Removing Elements from Arrays

Sorting Arrays

Merging Arrays

Quiz 2

PHP Assessment 1

Assessment

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.

Introduction To Classes

Defining Classes

$this and self

Constructors & Destructors

Method and Property Visibility

Inheritance

Quiz

Exercise: Calculating Area

Exercise: Students Average Marks

10.

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.

PHP Assessment 2

Assessment

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Can I learn PHP on my own?

Absolutely! PHP is beginner-friendly with a wide range of online resources for self-learners. We have designed the “Learn PHP” course in a way that is a perfect course for independent learning, as it provides interactive lessons, challenges, and quizzes to guide you step by step.

Is PHP easier than Python?

It depends on the context:

Ease of syntax: Python is often considered easier due to its clean, human-readable syntax.
Specific use cases: PHP is specifically designed for web development, so if your focus is on building websites or web applications, PHP might feel more intuitive. Both languages are beginner-friendly, but your choice should depend on your goals.

Is PHP backend or frontend?

PHP is primarily a backend programming language. It is used to build the server-side logic of websites and applications, handling tasks like database interactions, form processing, and dynamic content generation. It pairs well with frontend languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for full web development projects.