Lesson 2: Basic Security Practices

Objective: The objective of this lesson is to introduce learners to fundamental security practices in PHP. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to: Description: 2.1 Sanitizing Input to Prevent SQL Injection 2.1.1 Introduction to SQL Injection Explain the concept of SQL injection and the potential risks associated with unsanitized input. 2.1.2 […]

Lesson 1: Error Handling

Handling errors in PHP Using try-catch blocks for exception handling Objective: The objective of this lesson is to teach learners how to handle errors in PHP effectively. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to: Description: 1.1 Types of Errors in PHP 1.1.1 Syntax Errors Syntax errors occur when the PHP parser […]

Lesson 2: Cookies in PHP

Creating, retrieving, and deleting cookies Managing user preferences with cookies Objective: The objective of this lesson is to introduce learners to the concept of cookies in PHP. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to: Description: 2.1 Understanding Cookies 2.1.1 Introduction Cookies are small pieces of data stored on the client’s browser, […]

Lesson 1: Managing Sessions

Objective: The objective of this lesson is to teach learners about managing sessions in PHP. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to: Description: 1.1 Understanding Sessions and Session Variables 1.1.1 Introduction Sessions are a crucial aspect of web development that allow developers to maintain stateful information across multiple pages for a […]

Lesson 2: PHP and MySQL Integration

Objective: The objective of this lesson is to teach learners how to integrate PHP with MySQL. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to: Description: 2.1 Connecting to a MySQL Database Using PHP 2.1.1 Introduction Explore the importance of connecting PHP applications to MySQL databases for dynamic and data-driven web applications 2.1.2 […]

2.4 Advanced Queries

In addition to basic CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations, advanced queries play a crucial role in leveraging the full potential of PHP and MySQL integration. These queries involve more complex operations, such as joining multiple tables, aggregating data, and handling transactions. 2.4.1 JOIN Operations Introduction: JOIN operations are essential for retrieving data from multiple […]

2.2.1 Introduction to SQL Queries in PHP

Executing SQL queries within PHP scripts is a fundamental aspect of building dynamic and data-driven web applications. SQL (Structured Query Language) is the language used to interact with relational databases like MySQL. In this section, we’ll explore the basics of executing SQL queries within PHP scripts and how it enables developers to interact with and […]

2.1.1 Introduction: Importance of Connecting PHP to MySQL

In modern web development, the integration of PHP and MySQL plays a pivotal role in creating dynamic and data-driven web applications. PHP, a server-side scripting language, and MySQL, a relational database management system, together form a powerful duo that enables developers to build robust and interactive websites. Here are key points highlighting the importance of […]

Lesson 1: Introduction to MySQL

Basics of relational databases Setting up a MySQL database and tables Objective: The objective of this lesson is to provide learners with an introduction to MySQL, covering the basics of relational databases and guiding them through the process of setting up a MySQL database and tables. By the end of this lesson, participants should be […]

Lesson 2: Processing HTML Forms with PHP

Objective: The primary objective of this lesson is to teach learners how to process HTML forms using PHP. By the end of this lesson, participants should be able to: Description: 2.1 Understanding HTML Forms 2.1.1 Introduction to HTML Forms Explore the basics of HTML forms and their role in user interaction on web pages. 2.1.2 […]