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PHP is a general-purpose scripting language widely used as a server-side language for creating dynamic web pages. Though its reputation is mixed, PHP is still extremely popular and is used in over 75% of all websites where the server-side programming language is known.
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Learn PHP
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Learn the fundamentals of PHP, one of the most popular languages of modern web development.
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What is PHP used for?
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Learn PHP
Beginner friendly,
17 Lessons
Learn the fundamentals of PHP, one of the most popular languages of modern web development.
Language Fluency
Blog Post
What is PHP used for?
1 March 2022
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Why Learn PHP?
PHP is a widely used server-side programming language that’s become increasingly fast and powerful over the years. PHP works well with HTML and databases, making it a great language for anyone interested in building dynamic web applications.
Take-Away Skills
In this course, you’ll be exposed to fundamental programming concepts in PHP.
Note on Prerequisites:
Some basic HTML is helpful before taking this course.
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Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web pages for visitors.
2
Learn about PHP variables and the string and number data types.
3
Get started learning about functions in PHP so you can create your own reusable blocks of code.
4
PHP contains built-in functions for completing common [and some niche] tasks. This course will teach you how to find and use functions.
5
Learn about PHP ordered and associative arrays and how this data type is used to store, access and manipulate data.
I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.
Course Description
Learn the fundamentals of PHP, one of the most popular languages of modern web development.
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Earn a certificate of completion
25 hours to complete in total
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Learn how PHP is used in modern web development to create dynamic web pages for visitors.
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