Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to PHP and MySQL

• Overview of PHP and MySQL in web development
• Setting up the development environment (XAMPP, LAMP, WAMP)
• Writing basic PHP scripts and embedding PHP in HTML
• Introduction to MySQL database and SQL queries
• Case Study: Set up a PHP and MySQL environment and create a simple web page

Module 2: PHP Fundamentals

• Variables, data types, and operators
• Conditional statements and loops
• Working with functions and arrays
• Handling forms and user input
• Case Study: Develop a simple feedback form and process user input

Module 3: Database Connectivity with MySQL

• Connecting PHP with MySQL using MySQLi and PDO
• Performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations
• Using prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
• Case Study: Develop a contact management system with CRUD functionality

Module 4: User Authentication and Session Management

• Implementing user registration and login systems
• Managing sessions and cookies
• Password hashing and secure authentication practices
• Case Study: Create a secure login system with user roles and access control

Module 5: Handling Forms, File Uploads, and Email

• Form validation and sanitization
• Uploading and managing files in PHP
• Sending emails using PHP’s mail function and PHPMailer
• Case Study: Develop a user profile system with file uploads and email notifications

Module 6: Working with APIs and External Services

• Introduction to RESTful APIs
• Fetching and processing data from third-party APIs
• Integrating payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
• Case Study: Build a weather app that fetches real-time data from an API

Module 7: Security and Best Practices

• Preventing SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Implementing HTTPS and data encryption techniques
• Securing web applications against CSRF attacks
• Case Study: Secure an existing PHP application using best security practices

Module 8: Advanced PHP and MySQL Features

• Using AJAX for seamless user interactions
• Implementing pagination and search functionality
• Optimizing database performance with indexing
• Case Study: Build an e-commerce product search and filtering system

Module 9: Deployment and Hosting

• Preparing PHP applications for deployment
• Setting up a live web server and domain hosting
• Configuring databases and optimizing server performance
• Case Study: Deploy a PHP application on a cloud hosting platform

Module 10: Final Project and Real-World Application

• Team project: Develop a full-fledged PHP + MySQL web application
• Integration of all learned concepts into a real-world project
• Presentation and review of the final project
• Case Study: Work on a real-life project incorporating PHP and MySQL features