Mark Lassoff – PHP and MySQL for Beginners

Mark Lassoff – PHP and MySQL for BeginnersLearn PHP online with MySQL and Developing Web Apps like a Pro!So you’re getting comfortable with HTML, CSS and Javascript? You’re up for the next challenge? The PHP programming language coupled with the mySQL database is the final step toward making a complete application. Many commercial e-commerce sites, membership sites and even online communities use PHP. Once you learn PHP online you can use this free technology to build just about any type of web presence you can imagine.If you’re a mobile developer, you need to learn PHP and MySQL too. Most mobile devices consume web-based services. There is no easier way to create web services designed to be consumed by mobile devices than PHP– guaranteed!In this PHP and MySQL training course you’ll join master trainer Mark Lassoff as you learn all of the major concepts that beginner PHP developers need to master. You’ll be able to code along with Mark as he demonstrates everything from simple PHP commands to more advanced database applications. Each lesson features a companion lab exercise, which will help you retain, reinforce and remember each concept in the course.So are you ready to learn PHP online?Your HostMark LassoffMark Lassoff is the founder of and lead instructor at LearnToProgram.tv. Mark has always considered himself a teacher first and a technologist second. With over 20 years experience teaching computer science Mark knows how to make complex technical concepts understandably. Mark’s previous experience encompasses everything from ups to Fortune 500 companies.Mark is the author of six programming books and dozens of online courses. He lives in Connecticut where he’s redecorating his condo. Want to help?EpisodesYour First PHP ScriptsSetting Up Your Environment (6:35)Understand PHP Development Workflow (5:19)Writing Your First Scripts (9:14)echo, print and printf (7:30)Chapter 1 LabVariablesIntroducing Variables (9:38)Variable Operators (9:39)Chapter 2 LabArraysDeclaring Simple PHP Arrays (8:10)Associative Arrays (5:55)Multidimensional Arrays (6:04)Super Global Arrays (12:08)Chapter 3 LabConditionalsSimple Conditionals (13:33)Complex Conditionals (8:59)Switch / Case / Break (7:30)Ternary Operator (5:29)Chapter 4 LabLoopsWhile .. Do While Loop (10:16)For Loops (5:29)Foreach Loops (8:05)Chapter 5 LabCustom PHP FunctionsIncludes (5:34)Creating a Simple Function (6:18)Function Arguments (7:04)The Return Statement (9:13)Chapter 6 LabServer File I/OSaving Files on the Server (9:00)Reading Files on the Server (9:24)Append and Delete (5:25)CSV Files (6:45)Chapter 7 LabSending Email with PHPSending Text Email (3:28)Sending HTML Email (5:08)Working with the MySQL DatabaseSetting Up the Database (10:30)Retrieving a Query from the Database (20:34)Storing Information in the Database (17:39)Deleting and Updating Database Records (34:50)Complex Queries (6:11)Chapter 9 LabUseful PHP Classes and ObjectsDate Object (8:28)Strings in PHP (9:23)Sessions (25:42)Cookies (6:53)Lab SolutionsChapter 10 Lab