PHP I: Foundations Training
The PHP I: Foundations course is designed to provide non-programmers with a solid foundation in the PHP language.
Class Date and Time
| Feb. 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 21, 22 &24 | 8-10am PST, 17-19:00 CET, 4-6 pm GMT |
| March 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, & 23 | 8:30-10:30am PST, 17:30-19:30 CET, 4:30-6:30 pm GMT |
| April 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, & 27 | 5-7am PDT, 14-16:00 CET, 12-2 pm GMT |
| April 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 & 27 | 4:30-6:30pm PDT, 1:30-3:30 CET (next day!), 11:30pm-1:30 am GMT |
| May 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 & 25 | 9-11am PDT, 18-20:00 CET, 4-6 pm GMT |
| June 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20 & 22 |
8-10am PDT, 17-19:00 CET, 3-5 pm GMT |
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What does it include?
This class will teach you the basics of the PHP language. No prior programming experience is required.
Table of Content
| 1. ZEND INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING A. Language and the Logic of Programming B. How Programming Turns Into Programs C. Client Server Programs |
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| 2. PHP LANGUAGE BASICS A. Syntax B. Quotes C. Comments D. Introduction to Zend Studio E. PHP Environment F. Data Types G. Operator Precedence |
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| 3. PHP VARIABLE BASICS A. Variables B. Constants C. Arrays |
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| 4. PHP CONTROL FLOW BASICS A. Operators B. Conditionals |
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| 5. PHP FUNCTION BASICS A. Functions B. File System Basics |
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| 6. PHP PROGRAMMING BASICS A. How to Structure a Program B. Security Tips C. Debugging Tips |
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| 7. PHP WEB AND DATABASE BASICS A. Database Introduction |
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How will I learn?
In this class you will learn by doing. A live instructor will coach you through hands-on exercises, mini-projects and you’ll be developing real code as you go. You will also have the opportunity to use the Zend Studio IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to continue improving your coding skills utilizing best practices and effective tools.On-site or private online classes are available for groups upon request. Chat with Us
Prerequisite(s)
Basic knowledge of HTML. For Participants without this pre-requisite knowledge, we strongly advise you to take advantage of free online tutorials. (for example at: www.w3courses.com) or reference books such as “Sams Teach Yourself HTML in 10 Minutes”.Is it the right class for me?
Please refer to the Course Selection Guideline if you need help finding the right starting point based on your current skill level.
If you are an ILE programmer, we recommend you take the PHP I: Foundations (IBMi/OS Programmers) course.
Class registration and System Requirements
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