Mastering PHP 8: A Comprehensive Guide to Learn PHP Coding

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Course overview

Comprehensive PHP 8 Tutorial: From Beginner to Advanced - Mastering Security, Performance, and More!

Welcome to the ultimate PHP 8 course that takes you from a beginner's level to advanced programming mastery! If you're determined to learn PHP the right way, then you've come to the perfect place.

In this meticulously crafted course, we cover everything you need to know to become a proficient PHP developer. We believe that the "right way" to learn PHP involves a comprehensive approach that leaves no stone unturned. That's why we prioritize crucial topics like security, caching, performance optimization, configuration, routing, dependency management, dependency injection, and testing. No matter your skill level, we ensure that these essential concepts are never omitted.

Our course structure is designed to accommodate learners of all levels, starting with a beginner-friendly section that provides a solid foundation. As we progress, we delve into intermediate and advanced topics, making this a valuable resource for developers at every stage of their journey.

Divided into three core sections, our course also includes a dedicated project section where you'll apply your newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios. Each video is packed with in-depth details about the topic, offering valuable insights even for those already familiar with the subject matter.

So whether you're a novice or an experienced programmer, we invite you to join us on this PHP 8 adventure. Get ready to learn PHP the right way and take your skills to the next level.

What will i learn?

Proficiency in PHP 8: You will gain a strong command over PHP 8, mastering its syntax, concepts, and advanced features.
Web Development Skills: Acquire the ability to build dynamic and interactive web applications using PHP 8 in conjunction with HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
Security Awareness: Understand best practices for writing secure PHP code and safeguarding web applications from common vulnerabilities.
Performance Optimization: Learn techniques to enhance the performance of PHP applications, including caching and efficient code practices.
Configuration and Routing: Familiarity with PHP application configuration and URL routing for building well-structured projects.
Dependency Management & Injection: Explore techniques to manage project dependencies and implement dependency injection for better code maintainability.
Test-Driven Development (TDD): Discover the importance of testing in the development process and how to apply Test-Driven Development principles to ensure code reliability.
Real-World Project Experience: Engage in a hands-on project that allows you to apply your newly acquired skills to create practical web applications.
Self-Confidence: Gain the confidence to tackle PHP-based projects independently, either as a freelancer or a professional web developer.
Continuous Learning: Develop a growth mindset, enabling you to stay updated with PHP developments and expand your knowledge in the ever-evolving web development landscape.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be well-prepared to embark on PHP-based projects, contribute to web development teams, or advance your career as a skilled PHP developer. Your improved understanding of PHP 8 and related technologies will empower you to create robust, secure, and high-performing web applications that meet modern industry standards.

Requirements

Basic Programming Knowledge: Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts like variables, data types, loops, and conditional statements will be beneficial but even if your a beginner, it's ok.
HTML and CSS Basics: A foundational understanding of HTML and CSS will help you grasp web development concepts integrated with PHP.
Note: While we aim to make this course beginner-friendly, having some prior experience in programming and web development will aid in comprehending the material more effectively.

Curriculum for this course

43 Lessons 07:35:50 Hours

Introduction

2 Lessons 00:15:29 Hours

Full PHP 8 Tutorial - Learn PHP The Right Way
00:07:00
How To Install PHP & What Are Web Servers - PHP 8
Preview 00:08:29

Basics1

8 Lessons 01:00:48 Hours

Intro Basic PHP Syntax - PHP 8
00:12:32
What Are Constants & Variable Variables In PHP
00:08:07
PHP Data Types - Typecasting Overview & How It Works - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:11:52
PHP Boolean Data Type - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:04:45
PHP Integer Data type - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:04:51
PHP Float Data Type - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:07:51
PHP String Data Type - Heredoc & Nowdoc Syntax - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:07:21
PHP Null Data Type - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:03:29

Basics2

9 Lessons 01:26:32 Hours

PHP Array Data Type - Indexed, Associative & Multi-Dimensional Arrays - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:16:52
What Are Expressions In PHP & How They Are Evaluated - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:02:38
PHP Operators Part 1 - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:14:27
PHP Operators Part 2 - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:16:13
PHP Operator Precedence & Associativity - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:05:27
Control Structures in PHP - Conditional Statements - if/else - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:05:13
PHP Loops Tutorial - Break & Continue Statements - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:12:24
PHP Switch Statement - Switch vs if/else statement
00:08:10
PHP Match Expression - Match vs Switch
00:05:08

Basics3

9 Lessons 01:17:20 Hours

PHP Return, Declare & Tickable Statements
00:05:58
How To Include Files In PHP - Include and Require
00:08:12
How To Create Functions In PHP - Functions Tutorial
00:08:02
PHP Function Parameters - Named Arguments
00:12:05
PHP Variable Scopes - Static Variables
00:05:41
Variable, Anonymous, Callable, Closure & Arrow Functions In PHP
00:08:38
How To Work With Dates & Time Zones
00:06:09
How To Work With Arrays In PHP
00:15:09
How To Work With PHPs Configuration File - PHP.INI
00:07:26

Basics4 End

7 Lessons 00:54:25 Hours

PHP Error Handling & Error Handlers
00:07:30
Basic Apache Webserver Configuration & Virtual Hosts
00:14:19
Working With File System In PHP
00:09:52
Mini Exercise Project Overview
00:03:11
The project for the PHP course Section 1
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Building Small Part Of The App With Procedural PHP
00:19:33

Quiz for the Basics

1 Lessons 01:00:00 Hours

Quiz for PHP Basics Section
1:00:00

Intermediate 1 PHP 8

7 Lessons 01:41:16 Hours

Introduction PHP OOP Tutorial Section 2
00:04:19
PHP Docker Tutorial - Nginx - PHPFPM VS Apache - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:14:39
PHP Classes & Objects - Typed Properties - Constructors & Destructors - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:21:15
Constructor Property Promotion - Nullsafe Operator - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:09:33
PHP Namespace Tutorial - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:20:15
PHP Coding Standards, Autoloading (PSR-4) & Composer - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:21:50
Object Oriented PHP - Class Constants - Full PHP 8 Tutorial
00:09:25