PHP 4:Introduction

Introduction to PHP
What is PHP?
Basic Syntax of PHP

Common PHP Script Elements
Using Variables
Working With Arrays
Using Functions

File and Directory Handling
Including Files
File Access

Working With Forms
Processing Forms
Form Validation
E-Mailing Form Data

Addressing the Stateless Nature of HTTP
Hidden Form Fields
Cookies
Sessions

Accessing Databases With PHP
Interacting With Databases
Modifying Database Records Using PHP

After completing this course, students will know how to:

Describe what PHP is and the advantages to creating Web sites with PHP.
Use variables, arrays, and functions in your PHP scripts.
Include other files in your PHP scripts and manipulate files and directories.
Process forms and validate their information.
Incorporate hidden form fields, cookies, and session variables in your PHP scripts.
Add, update, and delete records in a database using PHP.

Prerequisites

Students should have knowledge of HTML, HTML Programming: Level 1, HTML
Programming: Level 2 Introduction, Programming SQL Fundamentals of Querying or
equivalent