Build Clean and Secure PHP Web Apps from Scratch

Ready to build your own web applications from scratch? This course is perfect for web developers with existing HTML and CSS skills who want to dive into creating custom web apps. We'll guide you through the entire process of developing a fully functional PHP Guestbook application using the popular LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).

This hands-on course emphasizes building everything yourself – no Bootstrap, no templates, and no third-party code. You'll gain complete control and ownership of your project.

The course is structured into three key phases:

• Phase 1: Procedural PHP Development: Construct the complete web app from the ground up using PHP's procedural programming, custom HTML and CSS, and a MySQL database. You'll learn fundamental CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.
• Phase 2: Security & State Management: Enhance your application by implementing state management to protect sensitive content and functionality. Learn how to restrict access for unregistered users, ensuring a secure user experience.
• Phase 3: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Refactoring: Transform your existing code by refactoring it using object-oriented programming in PHP. This phase will solidify your understanding of code organization and maintainability.

Throughout the course, you'll master building a PHP web application with a MySQL database that allows users to:

• View the Guestbook
• Sign the Guestbook
• Make edits to existing entries
• Delete content

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to independently develop complete PHP web applications using custom code and various programming techniques. Learn to build robust and scalable applications from the ground up!