PHP Syllabus for Beginners

 

PHP Syllabus for Beginners

Duration: 40 Classes

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Introduction Class: Introduction to Software Development

Class 1: Introduction to PHP

• Objective:
• Understand what PHP is and its role in web development.
• Set up the PHP development environment.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to describe PHP’s purpose and setup a local development environment with XAMPP/WAMP/MAMP. They will create and run a basic PHP script using phpinfo() to verify installation.
• MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS(MCQ)

Class 2: PHP Basics - Syntax and Data Types

• Objective:
• Learn PHP syntax and basic data types.
• Practice variable declaration and type casting.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to write simple PHP scripts using echo and print, and work with different data types. They will understand type casting and variable operations.
• MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS(MCQ)

Class 3: Operators and Expressions

• Objective:
• Understand and use various PHP operators.
• Implement arithmetic, assignment, comparison, and logical operators in PHP.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to perform operations using arithmetic, assignment, comparison, and logical operators and apply them in practical scenarios.
• MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS(MCQ)

Class 4: Control Structures - Part 1

• Objective:
• Learn to use conditional statements and the switch statement for decision making.
• Practice implementing conditions and multiple case scenarios.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to write scripts that use if, else if, else, and switch statements to control the flow of their code based on different conditions.
• MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS(MCQ)

Class 5: Control Structures - Part 2

• Objective:
• Understand and use loops (for, while, do...while) for repetitive tasks.
• Learn loop control techniques.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to use for, while, and do...while loops to iterate over data and control loop execution with break and continue.
• MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS(MCQ)

Class 6: Arrays - Part 1

• Objective:
• Learn about arrays, including indexed and associative arrays.
• Practice accessing and modifying array elements.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create, access, and manipulate both indexed and associative arrays using built-in array functions.

Class 7: Arrays - Part 2

• Objective:
• Understand multidimensional arrays and how to manipulate them.
• Learn array sorting and filtering techniques.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create and work with multidimensional arrays and apply sorting and filtering functions to manage data.

Class 8: Functions - Part 1

• Objective:
• Learn to define and use functions in PHP.
• Understand function parameters and return values.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create and call functions, pass arguments, and return values from functions to simplify their code.

Class 9: Functions - Part 2

• Objective:
• Understand function arguments, default values, and variable-length arguments.
• Learn to use anonymous functions.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to write functions with default and variable-length arguments, and utilize anonymous functions for short-term operations.

Class 10: Strings and String Functions

• Objective:
• Learn to manipulate strings and use string functions.
• Practice common string operations such as concatenation and replacement.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to perform various string operations using functions like strlen, strpos, substr, and str_replace.

Class 11: Forms and User Input

• Objective:
• Understand how to handle user input from HTML forms.
• Learn form validation and sanitization techniques.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create forms, process user input using $_GET and $_POST, and implement validation and sanitization to handle form data securely.

Class 12: File Handling - Part 1

• Objective:
• Learn basic file handling operations such as opening, reading, and writing files.
• Understand file upload processes.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to manage files by reading and writing data, and handle file uploads via HTML forms.

Class 13: File Handling - Part 2

• Objective:
• Explore advanced file handling techniques including working with directories.
• Learn to manage file paths and directory operations.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create, delete, and list files and directories, and handle file paths effectively.

Class 14: Sessions and Cookies

• Objective:
• Understand the use of sessions and cookies in PHP.
• Learn to manage session data and cookies for tracking user information.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to start sessions, store and retrieve session data, and manage cookies to maintain user state.

Class 15: Working with Databases - Part 1

• Objective:
• Get introduced to databases and connect to MySQL using PHP.
• Understand basic database operations.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to establish a connection to a MySQL database and execute basic SQL queries to interact with the database.

Class 16: Working with Databases - Part 2

• Objective:
• Learn to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations with MySQL.
• Practice executing SQL commands and handling query results.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create, read, update, and delete records in a MySQL database and display results in PHP.

Class 17: Working with Databases - Part 3

• Objective:
• Understand and use prepared statements to enhance security.
• Prevent SQL injection attacks.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to use prepared statements to securely interact with the database and safeguard against SQL injection.

Class 18: Working with Databases - Part 4

• Objective:
• Learn error handling techniques in database operations.
• Use PHP functions to manage and troubleshoot database errors.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to handle and debug database errors effectively using built-in error handling functions.

Class 19: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Part 1

• Objective:
• Understand the basics of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP.
• Learn about classes and objects.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create classes and objects, and understand basic OOP principles such as encapsulation.

Class 20: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Part 2

• Objective:
• Explore class properties and methods.
• Learn about access modifiers.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to define and use class properties and methods with appropriate access modifiers to control access.

Class 21: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Part 3

• Objective:
• Learn about constructors and destructors in PHP classes.
• Understand object initialization and cleanup.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to implement constructors for object setup and destructors for cleanup tasks.

Class 22: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) - Part 4

• Objective:
• Understand inheritance and interfaces in PHP.
• Learn to extend classes and implement interfaces.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to create subclasses, use inheritance to extend functionality, and implement interfaces.

Class 23: Exception Handling

• Objective:
• Learn how to handle exceptions in PHP using try, catch, and finally.
• Create custom exception classes.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to manage errors and exceptions using structured exception handling and create custom exception classes.

Class 24: PHP and JavaScript Integration

• Objective:
• Understand how PHP and JavaScript can interact.
• Learn to pass data between PHP and JavaScript.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to integrate PHP with JavaScript, including using AJAX for asynchronous data requests.

Class 25: Introduction to PHP Frameworks

• Objective:
• Learn about PHP frameworks and their benefits.
• Get introduced to Laravel and its features.
• Outcome:
• Students will understand the advantages of using frameworks and set up a basic Laravel application.

Class 26: Basic CRUD Operations in Laravel

• Objective:
• Implement basic CRUD operations using Laravel.
• Understand Laravel’s model-view-controller architecture.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations within a Laravel application.

Class 27: Advanced Laravel Concepts

• Objective:
• Explore advanced Laravel features such as routing and middleware.
• Implement user authentication and authorization.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to configure routing, apply middleware, and set up authentication and authorization in Laravel.

Class 28: PHP Security Practices

• Objective:
• Understand common security vulnerabilities in PHP applications.
• Learn to implement best practices for secure coding.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to secure their PHP applications by applying best practices for input validation, data sanitization, and protection against common attacks.

Class 29: Working with APIs - Part 1

• Objective:
• Learn the basics of working with APIs in PHP.
• Understand how to make API requests and handle responses.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to interact with APIs by sending requests and processing responses using PHP.

Class 30: Working with APIs - Part 2

• Objective:
• Consume external APIs and integrate their data into PHP applications.
• Build a simple RESTful API with PHP.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to fetch and display data from external APIs and create their own basic RESTful APIs.

Class 31: Advanced File Handling

• Objective:
• Learn to handle files efficiently with PHP, including large files.
• Use file streams for advanced file operations.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to handle large files and perform complex file operations using file streams.

Class 32: Email Handling in PHP

• Objective:
• Understand how to send emails using PHP.
• Explore the use of PHPMailer for sending emails with attachments.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to send emails using PHP’s mail() function and the PHPMailer library for advanced email features.

Class 33: PHP Configuration and Environment

• Objective:
• Learn to configure PHP settings and manage the PHP environment.
• Understand how to use environment variables for configuration.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to modify PHP configuration settings and manage environment variables effectively.

Class 34: PHP and MVC Pattern

• Objective:
• Understand the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern and its application in PHP.
• Build a simple MVC application from scratch.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to apply the MVC pattern in PHP to separate concerns and build a basic MVC application.

Class 35: Testing and Debugging PHP Code

• Objective:
• Learn debugging techniques and tools for PHP.
• Introduction to unit testing with PHPUnit.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to debug PHP code and write unit tests using PHPUnit to ensure code quality.

Class 36: Performance Optimization

• Objective:
• Understand and apply techniques to optimize PHP code and database queries.
• Explore strategies for improving performance.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to optimize their PHP code and database interactions to enhance application performance.

Class 37: Working with XML and JSON

• Objective:
• Learn to parse and handle XML and JSON data in PHP.
• Understand how to work with these data formats for data exchange.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to parse, manipulate, and use XML and JSON data in their PHP applications.

Class 38: Session Management and Security

• Objective:
• Explore advanced session management techniques.
• Implement security measures to prevent session hijacking.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to manage sessions securely and apply best practices to prevent session-related vulnerabilities.

Class 39: Real-World Project - Part 1(Only Concept)

• Objective:
• Plan and start a real-world PHP project.
• Set up the project environment and initial files.
• Outcome:
• Students will be able to plan and initiate a real-world project, setting up the environment and basic structure.

Class 40: Real-World Project - Part 2(Only Concept)

• Objective:
• Develop and complete the real-world PHP project.
• Review and discuss the project, focusing on improvements and future enhancements.
• Outcome:
• Students will complete their project, implementing features and incorporating learned concepts, and will review and discuss potential improvements.

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Teaching Tips

• Hands-On Practice: Encourage students to practice coding in each class.
• Interactive Examples: Use real-world examples to demonstrate concepts.
• Q&A Sessions: Allocate time for questions and clarifications in each class.