This course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to develop dynamic, data-driven web applications using PHP and XHTML. Designed for beginners and aspiring web developers, the course guides learners through configuring a local server environment, constructing and executing fundamental PHP scripts, and generating robust XHTML output. Participants will explore how to design and process web forms, manage user input through various HTTP methods, and leverage multiple input types. Emphasis is placed on mastering PHP control structures, including conditional logic, comparison and logical operators, and iterative statements to control program flow and decision-making. By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply core PHP and XHTML concepts, analyze user input and program behavior, and create interactive, server-side solutions for the modern web—all while employing higher-order thinking skills.
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This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of server-side programming with PHP, including how to set up a local development environment, write and execute basic PHP scripts, and produce structured XHTML output using PHP.
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This module explores how PHP interacts with XHTML forms, covering the creation, submission, and processing of forms using various HTTP methods and input types to capture and manage user input effectively.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module delves into PHP control structures, teaching how to use conditional logic, comparison and logical operators, and iterative statements to control program flow and decision-making in server-side scripts.
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8 videos4 assignments
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