Do you currently develop static websites, i.e using HTML and CSS only? Are you looking for your next challenge: to produce dynamic web content through data driven pages, using PHP & MySQL?
Have you used other people's PHP scripts before but not fully understood how and why they do what they do?
This two day hands-on training class is designed to get you started with PHP and introduce you to features that will enable you to build powerful database-driven Web applications.
Rather than use expensive development tools,we show you how to make use of free open-source tools allowing you to 'develop on a shoestring' following the course.
PHP has gained a following among non-technical web designers who need to add interactive aspects to their sites. Offering a gentle learning curve, PHP is an accessible yet powerful language for creating dynamic web pages.
Scheduled Course Dates and Prices
Duration: 2 Days
Scheduled Course Price: 295 + VAT 1-to-1 price: £295.00 + vat per day
Scheduled Dates:
Thurs 13th & Fri 14th May 2010
Thurs 10th & Fri 11th June 2010
Courses are also available as individual 1:1 tuition or small groups at your office as well as at our centre. Please click here for more information.
Who Should Attend
Web professionals who need to develop dynamic web content through data driven pages, using PHP. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks, and special exercises..
Prerequisites
Experience of programming in any other type of language, i.e.HTML, Java, Javascript, C/C++, Visual Basic, etc
Performance-Based objectives
Course Outline
Day 1 • Introduction to PHP • Setting up a local web server • Variables and Expressions in PHP • Operators • Conditional Tests and Events • Flow Control • Arrays • PHP Functions • Working with Strings
Day 2 • Simple Database Connectivity • Database design and manipulation by phpMyAdmin • Integrating PHP+MySQL using web forms • Use of $_GET super-global • Use of $_POST super-global • Validating forms using PHP • Use of mail() function
Course Times
Class time is 10:00 a.m.- 4:30/5:00 p.m.
Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 1-2 pm.
We provide you with Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and other refreshments on the house. We also have a fridge and a microwave available for you to store/warm up any food you wish to bring along for your lunch.