Learn what PHP is and how it powers the web. This lesson covers how to install PHP and set up a local development environment.

Having a proper setup allows developers to create, test, and deploy PHP-based applications faster, ensuring business operations run smoothly without costly delays.

''PHP Programming Language Tutorial - Full Course'' by ''freeCodeCamp.org'' on YouTube

Students will explore PHP syntax, including variables, data types, and basic control structures like loops and conditionals.

 Mastering PHP syntax allows developers to write clean and efficient code, ensuring applications perform well and meet business needs.

''PHP Programming Language Tutorial - Full Course'' by ''freeCodeCamp.org'' on YouTube

Welcome to the quiz section. Before you begin, please make sure you have watched the lesson videos thoroughly, as the questions are designed to test your understanding of key concepts discussed.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. This is a timed quiz, so you’ll need to manage your time effectively.
2. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer based on the material covered in the lesson.
3. The quiz is an excellent opportunity to test your knowledge and reinforce what you’ve learned, so try your best!

Learn how to create and use functions in PHP to make the code modular, reusable, and easier to maintain.

 Reusable functions help speed up the development process and ensure consistency across applications, saving businesses time and reducing errors.

This topic covers how to work with arrays in PHP to store and manipulate large sets of data.

 Efficient data handling allows businesses to manage complex datasets (like customer or product information) with ease, ensuring scalability.

''PHP: Array Functions'' by ''Christian Hur'' on YouTube

 Students will learn the basics of OOP, including classes, objects, inheritance, and encapsulation, and how to implement these concepts in PHP.

Object-oriented programming helps businesses by making applications more scalable, easier to maintain, and capable of handling complex functionalities.

''Learn Object Oriented PHP for Beginners | With Examples to Help You Understand! | OOP PHP Tutorial'' by ''Dani Krossing'' on YouTube

 Learn how to connect PHP applications to MySQL databases, run queries, and manage data through PHP.

 Businesses can manage data more efficiently and ensure seamless interactions between their applications and databases, improving overall operations.

''PHP With MySQL Tutorial For Beginners | PHP And MySQL Database Tutorial | PHP Tutorial | Simplilearn'' by ''Simplilearn'' on YouTube

 This lesson focuses on common PHP errors and how to effectively debug them.

 Proper error handling ensures minimal downtime and reduces costly bugs in business-critical applications, keeping operations running smoothly.

''PHP Error Handling & Error Handlers - Full PHP 8 Tutorial'' by ''Program With Gio'' on YouTube

 Learn how to handle user input through HTML forms, and process and validate the input using PHP.

 Forms are essential for customer interaction on websites, whether it’s collecting user information, handling orders, or processing payments.

''6 | The Basics of PHP Form Handling Tutorial | 2023 | Learn PHP Full Course for Beginners'' by ''Dani Krossing'' on YouTube

 Students will understand how to maintain user sessions and manage cookies for user authentication and personalization.

Secure session management is critical for e-commerce and other applications, ensuring that sensitive customer data is protected.

''PHP Sessions Explained: A Complete Tutorial on Using PHP Sessions'' by ''gilgeekify programming'' on YouTube

This lesson covers how to work with file uploads, downloads, and file system operations in PHP.

Businesses often need to handle files like images, documents, and reports in web applications, making this skill essential for many web-based systems.

''PHP - File Handling - WRITE , APPEND, READ data from a file using a form & file methods - Demo'' by ''Satish C J'' on YouTube