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Building Web Applications in PHP

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Overview

In this course, you'll explore the basic structure of a web application, and how a web browser interacts with a web server. You'll be introduced to the request/response cycle, including GET/POST/Redirect. You'll also gain an introductory understanding of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), as well as the basic syntax and data structures of the PHP language, variables, logic, iteration, arrays, error handling, and superglobal variables, among other elements. An introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) will allow you to style markup for webpages. Lastly, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to install and use an integrated PHP/MySQL environment like XAMPP or MAMP.

Syllabus 8

  1. Introduction to Dynamic Web Content 2.5 hours

    We look at the basic structure of a web application and how a web browser interacts with a web server. We explore the Request-Response Cycle that is the basis of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

  2. HyperText Markup Language (HTML) 2.5 hours

    We briefly cover the basics of the HyperText Markup Language (HTML) that is the markup for web pages. We hope that you already have some expertise in HTML and that this is mostly review.

  3. Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) 2 hours

    We briefly cover the basics of cascading Style Sheets (CSS) that allow us to style the markup for web pages.

  4. Installing PHP and SQL 3 hours

    Our first technical task is to work through the installation steps including installing a text editor, installing MAMP or XAMPP (or equivalent), creating a MySql Database, and writing a PHP program.

  5. Introduction to PHP 3.5 hours

    We begin learning PHP.

  6. PHP Arrays 4.5 hours

    We look at unique aspects of arrays in the PHP language.

  7. PHP Functions 4 hours

    We look at unique aspects of functions in PHP.

  8. PHP and HTML Forms 6.5 hours

    We look at how HTML forms are created and processed in the PHP language.

Skills you'll practise

HTML and CSS

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • From University of Michigan, a well-regarded name.
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 4,329 learners.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • Charles Russell SeveranceClinical Professor of Information, School of Information

University of Michigan is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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