About the Course
During the 3-day course, participants will be introduced to a range of advanced PHP and MySQL techniques, including sticky forms and database design, creation, and optimization. Students will also learn how to conduct FULLTEXT searches, sortable database results, secure form validation, and how to use HTTP headers and regular expressions.
Who should do this course?
This course is intended for anyone looking to expand their current PHP and MySQL knowledge to that of an Advanced PHP Developer. On completion of the course, participants should be able to create a basic content management, user registration, and simple e-commerce system using PHP and MySQL.
Prerequisites
To gain the most from the class, participants should already have completed Introduction to PHP and MySQL course and had at least six weeks practical experience thereafter, or have equivalent knowledge. This includes practical experience using PHP syntax, functions, and variables, and experience with the SQL command set, including SELECT, INSERT, and UPDATE.
Course Dates
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Sydney Class Dates
Book NowLevel 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060
24 - 26 Sep 18 Mon - Wed 12 - 14 Nov 18 Mon - Wed 18 - 20 Feb 19 Mon - Wed 01 - 03 May 19 Wed - Fri 22 - 24 Jul 19 Mon - Wed -
Melbourne Class Dates
Book NowLevel 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000
27 - 29 Aug 18 Mon - Wed 28 - 30 Nov 18 Wed - Fri 11 - 13 Feb 19 Mon - Wed 08 - 10 May 19 Wed - Fri 29 - 31 Jul 19 Mon - Wed -
Brisbane Class Dates
Level 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000
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Canberra Class Dates
Level 1, 33 Ainslie Place, Canberra , ACT 2601
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Adelaide Class Dates
19 Young Street, Adelaide , SA 5000
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Perth Class Dates
Level 1, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth , WA 6000
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Unit 1: Introducing the Course
- Getting familiar with the course methodology and format
- Understanding the course objectives and pre-requisites
- Why PHP and MySQL?
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Unit 2: Introduction to PHP
- Basic Syntax
- Sending Data to the Web Browser
- Understanding PHP, HTML, and White Space
- Writing Comments
- What are Variables?
- About Strings
- About Numbers
- About Constants
- Single vs. Double Quotation Marks
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Unit 3: Programming with PHP
- Creating an HTML Form
- Handling an HTML Form
- Managing Magic Quotes
- Conditionals and Operators
- Validating Form Data
- What are Arrays?
- For and While Loops
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Unit 4: Creating Dynamic Web Sites
- Including Multiple Files
- Handling HTML Forms with PHP Redux
- Making Sticky Forms
- Creating and Calling your Own Functions
- Variable Scope
- Date and Time Functions
- Sending Email
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Unit 5: Introduction to SQL and MySQL
- Choosing your Column Types
- Choosing Other Column Properties
- Using the mysql Client
- Creating Databases and Tables
- Inserting Records
- Selecting Data
- Using Conditionals
- Using LIKE and NOT LIKE
- Sorting Query Results
- Limiting Query Results
- Updating Data
- Deleting Data
- Using Functions
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Unit 6: Advanced SQL and MySQL
- Database Design
- Performing Joins
- Grouping Selected Results
- Creating Indexes
- Using Different Table Types
- Performing FULLTEXT Searches
- Database Optimization
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Unit 7: Error Handling and Debugging
- General Error Types and Debugging
- Displaying PHP Errors
- Adjusting Error Reporting in PHP
- Creating Custom Error Handlers
- Logging PHP Errors
- PHP Debugging Techniques
- SQL and MySQL Debugging Techniques
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Unit 8: Using PHP with MySQL
- Modifying the Template
- Connecting to MySQL and Selecting the Database
- Executing Simple Queries
- Retrieving Query Results
- Ensuring Secure SQL
- Counting Returned Records
- Updating Records with PHP
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Unit 9: Web Application Development
- Adjusting Behavior for Server Settings
- Sending Values to a Script Manually
- Using Hidden Form Inputs
- Editing Existing Records
- Paginating Query Results
- Making Sortable Displays
- Understanding HTTP Headers
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Unit 10: Cookies and Sessions
- Using Cookies
- Using Sessions
- Sessions and Cookies
- Improving Session Security
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Unit 11: Web Application Security
- More Secure Form Validation
- Handling HTML
- Validating Data by Type
- Form Validation with JavaScript
- Regular Expressions
- Database Security and Encryption
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Unit 12: Extended Topics
- Handling File Uploads
- PHP and JavaScript
- Using Output Buffering
- Using the Improved MySQL Extension
- New MySQL Features
- Using PEAR
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Unit 13: Example—Content Management
- Creating the Template
- Creating the Basic Pages
- Managing URLs
- Managing Files
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Unit 14: Example—User Registration
- Creating the Templates
- Writing the Configuration Scripts
- Creating the Home Page
- Registration
- Activating an Account
- Logging in and Logging Out
- Password Management
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Unit 15: Example—E-Commerce
- Creating the Database
- The Administrative Side
- Creating the Public Template
- The Product Catalogue
- The Shopping Cart
- Recording the Orders
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