Introduction to Web Development with PHP

• Overview of PHP and its role in web development.
• Understanding the architecture of web applications.
• How to edit and test PHP applications with modern IDEs like Visual Studio Code or NetBeans.
• Using PHP documentation to improve development skills.

Coding with PHP

• Basic PHP syntax and coding practices.
• How to handle form data, control structures, and basic operations with PHP.
• Developing applications such as Product Discount and Future Value.
• Understanding PHP documentation and built-in functions.

Working with MySQL

• Introduction to relational databases and SQL for data manipulation.
• Using MySQL with phpMyAdmin for database management.
• SQL commands for creating, updating, and retrieving data.

PHP and MySQL Integration

• How to connect PHP applications with MySQL databases.
• Performing CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.
• Real-world applications: Product Viewer, Product Manager.

Working with MVC Pattern

• Introduction to the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
• Structuring PHP applications with MVC for maintainability and scalability.
• Hands-on projects: Product Catalog and Product Manager.

Advanced PHP Topics

• Working with strings, numbers, and dates in PHP.
• Handling cookies and sessions to create user-centric applications.
• Advanced control statements: conditional expressions, loops, and iterations.

Debugging and Testing

• Overview of debugging techniques and tools like xDebug.
• How to test and debug PHP applications in real time.

Arrays and Functions in PHP

• Working with different types of arrays (indexed, associative, multidimensional).
• Writing reusable and efficient code using functions, namespaces, and advanced function techniques.

Object-Oriented PHP

• Mastering object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts in PHP.
• Creating classes, objects, and working with inheritance.
• Building OOP applications: Object-Oriented Product Manager.

Form Handling and Data Validation

• How to get and display form data.
• Using regular expressions and handling exceptions for data validation.
• Building robust applications with secure form handling techniques.

Advanced SQL and Database Design

• Designing efficient database schemas using normalization techniques.
• Writing complex SQL queries for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Database indexing and performance optimization.

Advanced PHP for Working with MySQL

• Professional use of PHP with MySQL: PDO (PHP Data Objects) for secure database interactions.
• Creating secure, database-driven web applications.

Security Best Practices

• Implementing secure connections and data encryption.
• Authentication techniques and user authorization.
• Protecting against common web vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS, CSRF).

Laravel Framework Overview

• Introduction to Laravel and its modern features for PHP development.
• Setting up Laravel, routing, and basic controller usage.
• Working with Blade templates and advanced routing techniques.
• Integrating Laravel’s Eloquent ORM for database operations.

Additional Topics

• Sending emails and integrating third-party APIs.
• How to deploy PHP-MySQL applications to cloud platforms and production environments.