Learn what's new in PHP 7

🎉 Course Title: Learn what’s new in PHP 7 🚀

Course Headline: Review all the new features that are coming in PHP 7 and get your app’s up to speed! 🛠️

Course Description:

PHP7, the latest iteration of this robust server-side scripting language, was released in December 2015. With a focus on performance improvements and new features, PHP7 continues to cement its position as a go-to language for developing dynamic web pages that are both efficient and secure. This course is designed to help you understand the latest developments in PHP and ensure your applications harness these enhancements to their fullest potential.

Performance Boost 🏎️

• Performance Increase: Discover how PHP7 engines deliver nearly double the performance of PHP 5.6, transforming existing applications without a single line of code modification.
• Real-world Impact: Learn about the significant performance improvements observed in popular Content Management Systems (CMS) like WordPress and Joomla when switching to PHP7.

New Features Unveiled 🌟

• Security Enhancements: Explore features that tighten up security, including:
  • The unserialize() function’s new parameter for class-specific unserialization.
  • The password_hash() function now automatically generates a secure salt.
• Refined Functions: Dive into subtle but impactful changes in existing functions, making your code more robust and secure with minimal effort.

Why PHP7? 🤔

Despite the emergence of new languages and technologies, PHP remains unchallenged as the kingpin of server-side scripting for several compelling reasons:

• Database Interaction: With PDO (PHP Data Objects), it offers seamless interaction with databases.
• Security: It continues to provide robust mechanisms for data validation, prepared statements, and secure password hashing and salting.
• Versatility: Despite being a Javascript developer or any other language enthusiast, understanding PHP is essential due to its widespread use on the internet.

Enroll in this course to stay ahead of the curve with PHP7’s new features and ensure that your web applications are not only functional but also blazingly fast and secure. 🎓

What You’ll Learn:

• Performance Tuning: Understand the core performance improvements in PHP7.
• Security Measures: Get to grips with new security features that protect your applications.
• Code Optimization: Learn how to leverage new functions and parameters for better code efficiency.
• Best Practices: Adopt best practices for working with the latest PHP version.

Why This Course? 🎯

• Practical Examples: Real-world scenarios and scripts to demonstrate PHP7’s impact.
• Expert Guidance: Instructor Lawrence Turton, a seasoned professional in the PHP community, will guide you through the course material.
• Up-to-Date Content: The course is regularly updated to reflect the latest changes and updates in PHP7.

Join us and elevate your PHP skills to meet the demands of today’s web development environment! 🛠️🚀