PHP for Beginners - Crash Course

Embark on a comprehensive 3-hour crash course in PHP for beginners, covering all the fundamental concepts and culminating in the creation of a small PHP/MySQL project. Learn essential topics including output constructs, data types, variables, arrays, conditionals, loops, functions, superglobals, file handling, error management, and object-oriented programming. Gain practical experience by setting up XAMPP, configuring VS Code, and developing a feedback application with database integration. Master key skills such as sanitizing inputs, working with cookies and sessions, and implementing file uploads. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid foundation in PHP programming and be ready to tackle more advanced projects.

- Intro.
- Linode Sponsor.
- Slides.
- Getting Setup With XAMPP.
- Opening a PHP File.
- VS Code Setup & Auto Reload.
- Output Constructs & Functions.
- Data Types & Variables.
- Arrays.
- Conditionals.
- Loops.
- Functions.
- Array Functions.
- String Functions.
- Superglobals.
- $_GET & $_POST.
- Sanitizing Inputs.
- Cookies.
- Sessions.
- File Handling.
- File Uploading.
- Erros & Exceptions.
- OOP & Classes.
- Feedback App Project.
- Including PHP Pages.
- Database & Feedback Table Setup.
- Connecting To MySQL.
- If & Foreach Shorthands.
- Fetch From Database.
- Inserting Data From a Form.