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PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

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PHP Mastery: Build Web Apps

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand PHP fundamentals and modern framework architecture to evaluate contemporary web development approaches

  • Create dynamic web applications using PHP object-oriented programming principles and MVC design patterns

  • Implement secure database-driven applications with ORM, authentication, and authorization systems

  • Deploy and maintain scalable PHP applications with proper testing, debugging, and performance optimization techniques

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June 2025

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This foundational module welcomes you to the world of web development by introducing the PHP language and the Laravel framework. You’ll start with PHP’s history, its role in web development, and master basic to advanced syntax, loops, and functions. The module then transitions to Laravel, guiding you through installation, environment setup, and understanding Laravel’s project structure.

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8 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

Dive deep into the core of Laravel web development as you move from basic routing and controllers to advanced features like middleware and authentication. This module covers the full MVC workflow, including routing requests, building controllers, rendering views, and connecting to databases through migrations and the Eloquent ORM. You’ll also master the Blade templating system to create dynamic, maintainable interfaces and implement robust authentication systems to secure your applications.

What's included

9 videos2 readings3 assignments

In this advanced module, you’ll explore how PHP and Laravel work together to build powerful, secure web applications. Learn to leverage external PHP libraries within Laravel, implement essential security measures like CSRF protection and session management, and validate user input to safeguard your projects. You’ll also develop RESTful APIs using Laravel’s API controllers, mastering endpoint creation, function validation, and error handling.

What's included

9 videos2 readings3 assignments

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