PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps
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PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps
This course is part of Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript Specialization
Instructor: Board Infinity
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What you'll learn
Understand PHP fundamentals and modern framework architecture to evaluate contemporary web development approaches
Create dynamic web applications using PHP object-oriented programming principles and MVC design patterns
Implement secure database-driven applications with ORM, authentication, and authorization systems
Deploy and maintain scalable PHP applications with proper testing, debugging, and performance optimization techniques
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There are 3 modules in this course
Course Description
Master PHP programming and build powerful web applications using modern development frameworks. This comprehensive course takes you from PHP fundamentals to advanced web development, covering object-oriented programming, database integration, security implementation, and deployment strategies. Learn to create scalable, maintainable web applications with elegant syntax while implementing modern development practices including testing, debugging, and package management. Through hands-on projects and real-world scenarios, you'll develop expertise in both core PHP concepts and powerful framework features for professional web development. Course Learning Objectives - Understand PHP fundamentals and modern framework architecture to evaluate contemporary web development approaches - Create dynamic web applications using PHP object-oriented programming principles and MVC design patterns - Implement secure database-driven applications with ORM, authentication, and authorization systems - Deploy and maintain scalable PHP applications with proper testing, debugging, and performance optimization techniques Course Target Audience - Web developers seeking to specialize in PHP web application development - Backend developers wanting to master modern PHP frameworks - Full-stack developers looking to enhance their server-side skills - Software engineers transitioning to web application development - Freelancers aiming to build robust, client-ready web solutions Course Benefits Gain expertise in one of the most popular web development stacks used by thousands of companies worldwide. Build a professional portfolio showcasing secure, scalable web applications that demonstrate your ability to handle complex business logic and data management. Master industry-standard tools and elegant PHP syntax that significantly accelerates development time, positioning yourself for high-demand PHP developer roles with competitive salaries in today's market. What Makes This Course Unique Our curriculum emphasizes practical PHP web development from day one, not just theoretical concepts. You'll work on enterprise-level projects that showcase powerful framework features including ORM, templating systems, and API development. Unlike other courses, we integrate advanced topics like unit testing, security best practices, and deployment strategies throughout the learning process. Each module builds upon real-world scenarios that mirror professional development environments, ensuring you graduate with job-ready skills and a deep understanding of modern PHP development workflows. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes.
This foundational module welcomes you to the world of web development by introducing the PHP language and the Laravel framework. You’ll start with PHP’s history, its role in web development, and master basic to advanced syntax, loops, and functions. The module then transitions to Laravel, guiding you through installation, environment setup, and understanding Laravel’s project structure.
What's included
8 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins
8 videos•Total 40 minutes
- Overview of PHP: History and Importance•4 minutes
- Basic Syntax•7 minutes
- Advance Syntax in PHP•7 minutes
- Loops and Functions in PHP•7 minutes
- PHP's role in Web Development•2 minutes
- Introduction to Laravel•5 minutes
- Setting Up a Laravel Development Environment•5 minutes
- Structure of Laravel Code•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Further Reads on Fundamentals of PHP•30 minutes
- Learn More About Laravel Framework•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Practice Quiz - Fundamentals of PHP•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz - Laravel Framework•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz - Introduction to PHP •60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Your First Step Into PHP Development•10 minutes
2 plugins•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction to PHP•15 minutes
- Quick Course Check-In•15 minutes
Dive deep into the core of Laravel web development as you move from basic routing and controllers to advanced features like middleware and authentication. This module covers the full MVC workflow, including routing requests, building controllers, rendering views, and connecting to databases through migrations and the Eloquent ORM. You’ll also master the Blade templating system to create dynamic, maintainable interfaces and implement robust authentication systems to secure your applications.
What's included
9 videos2 readings3 assignments
9 videos•Total 72 minutes
- Routing in Laravel•6 minutes
- Controllers in Laravel•14 minutes
- Views in Laravel•3 minutes
- Database Migrations•6 minutes
- Eloquent ORM in Laravel•8 minutes
- What you'll learn in this lesson •1 minute
- Middleware •11 minutes
- Authentication•14 minutes
- Blade Templating System•9 minutes
2 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Learn More Baout Laravel Basics•30 minutes
- Learn More About Laravel Advance Concepts•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Practice Quiz - Laravel Basics•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz - Laravel Advance Concepts•15 minutes
- Graded Quiz - Building Web Applications using PHP & Laravel•60 minutes
In this advanced module, you’ll explore how PHP and Laravel work together to build powerful, secure web applications. Learn to leverage external PHP libraries within Laravel, implement essential security measures like CSRF protection and session management, and validate user input to safeguard your projects. You’ll also develop RESTful APIs using Laravel’s API controllers, mastering endpoint creation, function validation, and error handling.
What's included
9 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
9 videos•Total 46 minutes
- What you'll learn in this lesson •1 minute
- Implementing PHP Libraries in Laravel•5 minutes
- CSRF Protection and Session Security•4 minutes
- Validating user input in laravel•4 minutes
- What you'll learn in this lesson •1 minute
- Developing Restful API in Laravel •4 minutes
- API Controller•5 minutes
- Functions in API Controller•11 minutes
- Validating Functions in API Controller•11 minutes
2 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Learn More About PHP in Laravel•30 minutes
- API Development in Laravel•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Practice Quiz - PHP in Laravel•15 minutes
- Practice Quiz - API Development •15 minutes
- Graded Quiz - Integrating PHP with Laravel•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- How Do Apps Talk to Each Other?•10 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Integrating PHP with Laravel•15 minutes
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