PHP is a popular, reliable programming language at the foundation of many smart, data-driven websites. Developers learn the basics of PHP (including variables, logical expressions, loops, and functions), understand how to connect PHP to a MySQL database, and gain experience developing a complete web application with site navigation, form validation, and a password-protected admin area. also covers the basic CRUD routines for updating a database, debugging techniques, and usable user interfaces.

Topics include:

• What is PHP?
• Installing and configuring PHP and MySQL
• Exploring data types
• Controlling code with logical expressions and loops
• Using PHP's built-in functions
• Writing custom functions
• Building dynamic webpages
• Working with forms and form data
• Using cookies and sessions to store data
• Connecting to MySQL with PHP
• Creating and editing database records
• Building a content management system
• Adding user authentication