OSTraining - Introduction to PHP

This class allows you to understand the code used to run your Joomla, WordPress or Drupal site.

In this class you're going to learn the basics of how a CMS like Joomla, Wordpress or Drupal works.

In the first part of the PHP Beginner class, we'll cover the following topics:

An introduction to PHP
An introduction tothe Course
Your first PHP page
Quotes and Errors
Commenting Your Code

In the second part of the PHP Beginner class, we'll cover the following topics:

Understanding String Variables
Understanding Numerical Variables
Understanding Boolean Variables
Manipulating String Variables

In the third part of the class, we cover PHP variables

Understanding Math Operators
Understanding Comparison Operators
Understanding Logical Operators
If / Then / Else in PHP

In the fourth part of the class, we'll cover PHP arrays:

Introduction to Arrays
Processing Arrays with For/Each
Processing Arrays with For/Each and a Key

In the fifth part of the class, we cover PHP functions:

Introduction to Functions
Functions: Built-in
Functions: isset & empty
Functions: Setting Parameters

In the sixth part of the class, we'll getting data into your site using PHP:

Forms: Getting Data
Forms: Validating Data
Forms: Sanitizing Results
Forms: Posting Data

In the seventh part of the class, we'll how PHP interacts with databases:

Databases: Connecting
Databases: Create with PHP
Databases: Adding a Table
Databases: Insert Data
Databases: Selecting Data with Queries
Databases: Selecting Specific Data with Queries
Databases: Updating Data
Databases: Delete Data