This specialization provides a comprehensive path to mastering full-stack web development using XHTML, PHP, and MySQL. Learners will start by configuring server environments and writing PHP scripts to generate XHTML outputs, then progress to advanced topics like file I/O, database connectivity, and dynamic content rendering. Through case-study-driven projects—including a college website and a banking portal—they will gain practical experience applying XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real-world settings. Graduates of this specialization will be prepared to build and manage professional, data-driven web applications aligned with industry standards.
XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects Specialization
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XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects Specialization
Build Dynamic Web Apps with XHTML and PHP. Design full-stack XHTML websites and PHP-based server-side solutions through real-world projects.
Instructor: EDUCBA
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Develop full-stack web applications using XHTML for frontend structure and PHP for backend logic.
Design and evaluate multi-page websites with CSS styling, responsive layouts, and internal navigation.
Implement file handling, form processing, and MySQL database interactions using advanced PHP techniques.
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
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Category: PHP (Scripting Language)
Category: Server Side
Category: Web Development
Category: Data Validation
Category: Web Servers
Category: Web Applications
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: Programming Principles
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: PHP (Scripting Language)
Category: File Management
Category: MySQL
Category: Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Category: Database Development
Category: Web Applications
Category: Data Structures
Category: SQL
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Data Import/Export
Category: Back-End Web Development
Category: Server Side
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Semantic Web
Category: Design Strategies
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: Development Testing
Category: Data Validation
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Web Development
Category: Web Design and Development
Category: User Interface (UI) Design
Category: Information Architecture
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Javascript
Category: Web Applications
Category: Semantic Web
Category: Usability Testing
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: Front-End Web Development
Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
Category: UI/UX Strategy
Category: User Experience Design
Category: Web Development
Category: Debugging
Category: Browser Compatibility
Category: Web Design
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Frequently asked questions
The specialization is designed to be completed over a period of approximately 8 to 9 weeks, with an expected commitment of 3 to 4 hours per week. This flexible schedule allows learners to progress at a steady pace while balancing other academic or professional responsibilities.
A basic understanding of HTML, logical programming concepts, and familiarity with general computer usage is recommended. Prior experience with web development is helpful but not required, as the specialization begins with foundational concepts.
Yes, the courses are designed to be taken sequentially. Each course builds upon the concepts and skills introduced in the previous one, ensuring a structured and progressive learning experience from core XHTML and PHP techniques to practical, project-based implementation.
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