Build a real example web application from scratch with PHP 8 and MySQL
What you will learn
Build a real-world, secure and robust vanilla PHP application
Best programming practices with Clean Software Architecture
Learn how to use Object Oriented Programming (OOP) with PHP
Learn how to build a clean MVC architecture
The Service layer pattern (where the business logic of your application lives)
Usage of a Dependency Manager “Composer” and the installation of packages
Symfony Mailer, Dotenv, Gravatar and Templating components
The important features of PHP 8 and 8.1
Build your own MVC Framework
Quickly use a modern responsive CSS framework (e.g. Materialize) by creating and loading it into a PHP Composer package and the magic `post-install-cmd`
Create a complete PHP application from A to Z, step-by-step
Test your PHP code with unit tests
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- Master the core mechanics of web application development by constructing a complete, functional project from the ground up, providing unparalleled insight into every layer of interaction.
- Gain a profound understanding of HTTP request-response cycles and how they translate into dynamic web pages powered by server-side PHP processing.
- Deep dive into database design with MySQL, creating efficient schemas, establishing relationships, and performing secure data manipulation vital for any user-centric application.
- Cultivate robust coding habits that prioritize maintainability, readability, and future-proofing, moving beyond basic scripting to professional-grade development.
- Explore crucial authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure user access, manage permissions, and protect sensitive data within your application.
- Implement effective data validation and sanitization techniques to prevent common security vulnerabilities like SQL injection and XSS, ensuring application resilience.
- Learn to architect scalable and extensible applications by applying proven software design patterns that keep your codebase organized as features grow.
- Understand the lifecycle of modern PHP applications from initial setup and dependency management with Composer to deployment considerations.
- Develop a strong intuition for debugging and troubleshooting complex PHP applications, equipping you with essential problem-solving skills for real-world scenarios.
- Seamlessly integrate front-end styling with back-end logic, understanding how to load and apply responsive CSS frameworks effectively within a Composer-managed project.
- Discover how to leverage powerful third-party PHP components for tasks like email sending, environment variables, and dynamic user avatars, significantly enhancing application functionality.
- Position yourself as a versatile PHP developer, capable of not only working with established frameworks but also understanding their underlying principles and contributing to their development.
- Build a strong portfolio piece showcasing your ability to conceive, design, and implement a full-stack web application from scratch, impressing potential employers.
- PROS:
- Unlocks a deep, foundational understanding of web development beyond just framework usage.
- Empowers you to build custom, highly optimized solutions tailored precisely to specific needs.
- Provides excellent preparation for understanding and even contributing to popular PHP frameworks.
- Showcases advanced problem-solving skills and a robust command of modern PHP best practices.
- Directly applies essential security measures and unit testing for building reliable applications.
- CONS:
- Requires a more hands-on, conceptual approach, which might feel slower initially compared to rapid development with opinionated frameworks.
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