Full PHP 8 Tutorial - Learn PHP The Right Way

Full PHP 8 Tutorial - Learn PHP The Right Way

Learn PHP the Right Way

This transcript is an introduction to a course on learning PHP. The instructor explains what PHP is, why it's important to learn, and what topics will be covered in the course.

What is PHP?

  • PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor.
  • It's an open-source scripting language mainly used for web development.
  • Unlike JavaScript which runs on the client within the browser, PHP requires a server to run.

Why Learn PHP?

  • It's beginner-friendly and easier to learn than other programming languages.
  • It can build simple websites as well as complex web applications at an enterprise level.
  • It has a huge ecosystem and some of the best frameworks available.

Course Overview

Basic PHP

  • Covers getting started with PHP, syntax, operators, variables and data types, control structures, functions, typecasting and error handling, working with arrays and dates.

Intermediate PHP

  • Transition into object-oriented programming.

Advanced PHP

  • Learn advanced topics and techniques such as security.

Course Overview

The instructor introduces the course and explains what topics will be covered in the course.

What Will Be Covered

  • The course covers advanced PHP topics such as namespaces, autoloading, dependency management, sessions and cookies, databases, testing with PHPUnit, MVC and routing, dependency injection container, caching and security frameworks.
  • The goal of the course is to teach students PHP beyond the beginner's level and beyond procedural PHP.
  • No prior knowledge of JavaScript or CSS is required. Basic HTML knowledge is sufficient to get started with this course.

Course Requirements

The instructor explains what requirements are needed for this course.

Requirements

  • Basic HTML knowledge is required to get started with this course.
  • No prior knowledge of JavaScript or CSS is necessary.
  • Previous programming experience or knowledge of another language like JavaScript will make the course easier. However, Section 1 of the course is designed for beginners and should prepare them for the other sections.

Conclusion

The instructor concludes the video by thanking viewers for watching and providing feedback on the upcoming course.

Final Thoughts

  • Viewers are encouraged to provide feedback on the upcoming course by leaving comments below or sending a message on Twitter.
  • If viewers are looking forward to this course they are encouraged to give this video a thumbs up share and subscribe.