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Syllabus: Introduction to PHP Programming

Course Description:

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor), a popular


server-side scripting language used for web development. By the end of the course, students will
understand PHP fundamentals and be able to develop dynamic and interactive web applications
integrated with databases.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand PHP's role in server-side web development.


2. Learn to write PHP scripts for dynamic web applications.
3. Master PHP's integration with databases (e.g., MySQL).
4. Build and deploy basic to intermediate PHP-based web projects.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to PHP

 What is PHP?
o History and Features
o PHP in the Web Development Stack
 Setting up the Development Environment:
o Installing XAMPP/WAMP/LAMP
o Running PHP scripts on a local server
 Your First PHP Script:
o Embedding PHP in HTML
o PHP Tags: <?php ?>

Module 2: PHP Basics

 Variables and Data Types:


o Strings, Numbers, Booleans, Arrays, NULL
 Constants (define(), const)
 Operators:
o Arithmetic, Comparison, Logical, Assignment
 Basic Input/Output:
o echo, print, var_dump

Module 3: Control Structures

 Conditional Statements:
o if, else, elseif, switch
 Loops:
o for, foreach, while, do-while
 Break and Continue

Module 4: PHP Functions

 Defining and Calling Functions


 Parameters and Return Values
 Variable Scope (global, local, static)
 Anonymous and Callback Functions

Module 5: Working with Arrays

 Types of Arrays:
o Indexed, Associative, Multidimensional
 Array Functions:
o count(), array_push(), array_pop(), array_merge(), array_slice()
 Iterating Through Arrays with foreach

Module 6: PHP Strings and Regular Expressions

 String Manipulation:
o strlen(), strpos(), str_replace(), substr()
 Regular Expressions:
o preg_match(), preg_replace()

Module 7: File Handling in PHP

 Reading Files (fopen(), fread())


 Writing Files (fwrite())
 File Uploads:
o Handling file uploads securely
o Superglobal $_FILES

Module 8: PHP and Forms

 Form Handling with $_GET and $_POST


 Validating Form Data:
o Required Fields, Email, Numbers
 Securing Form Submissions:
o Sanitization and Validation
o Preventing XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

Module 9: PHP and MySQL Database Integration

 Introduction to MySQL
 Connecting PHP to a Database:
o Using mysqli or PDO
 Performing CRUD Operations:
o Create: INSERT INTO
o Read: SELECT
o Update: UPDATE
o Delete: DELETE
 Error Handling in Database Operations

Module 10: Advanced PHP Concepts

 Sessions and Cookies:


o Creating and Managing Sessions
o Setting and Reading Cookies
 Working with APIs:
o Sending HTTP Requests
o Consuming REST APIs using file_get_contents() and cURL
 Object-Oriented PHP:
o Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Encapsulation
o Using Autoloaders and Namespaces

Module 11: Security and Best Practices


 Securing PHP Applications:
o Preventing SQL Injection
o Data Sanitization and Validation
o Password Hashing with password_hash()
 Writing Maintainable Code:
o Using Comments and Proper Formatting
o Error Handling and Logging
o Using PHP Frameworks (Introduction to Laravel, CodeIgniter)

Module 12: Final Project

 Develop a Dynamic PHP Web Application:


o Examples: Blog, E-commerce Website, Contact Manager
o Features to Include:
 User Registration and Login System
 CRUD Operations
 Database Integration
 Secure Form Handling

Assessment:

1. Quizzes: Weekly quizzes on PHP concepts (20%)


2. Assignments: Hands-on coding tasks for each module (30%)
3. Final Project: End-to-end dynamic web application using PHP (50%)

References:

1. PHP Manual
2. W3Schools PHP Tutorials
3. Recommended Textbook: PHP and MySQL Web Development by Luke Welling and
Laura Thomson

Schedule:

 Duration: 12 Weeks
 Weekly Sessions: 2 hours/session (Lecture + Hands-on Practice)
 Final Project Presentation: Week 13
This syllabus provides a structured learning path for students to gain proficiency in PHP,
enabling them to build robust and dynamic server-side applications.

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