PHP Specialist (2017 Edition)

PHP: Your Gateway to Web Development Careers

Ready to launch your career in web development? PHP is the essential first step. It's the most widely used back-end language on the internet, powering major platforms like Facebook and Tumblr. Employers consistently seek developers proficient in both front-end and back-end technologies, making PHP skills a must-have.

In this course, you'll learn how to harness the power of PHP to connect to and manage powerful databases, including MySQL. Don't get left behind – PHP knowledge significantly boosts your ability to complete advanced projects and increases your employability in the competitive tech market.

So, what's the best path to becoming a professional developer? It involves mastering two key areas:

• Front-end development: Using HTML5 and JavaScript to create interactive and engaging user experiences within a browser.
• Back-end development: Interacting with systems behind the scenes, such as eCommerce systems, databases, and content management systems (CMS).

With PHP, you'll be able to:

• Build robust systems for storing and retrieving data in databases.
• Integrate with eCommerce systems to handle sales, credit card processing, and global shipping.
• Develop complex content and customer management systems tailored to specific industry needs.
• Create plugins and customizations for leading content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla – all built with PHP!