Backend Web Development Track

Description

Designed for those who want to master backend development, this track teaches you how to build secure, database-driven web applications from scratch using PHP and MySQL. You will start by mastering PHP fundamentals and control structures, then advance to handling forms, file uploads, and sessions. You will learn to interact securely with databases using SQL, PDO, and Prepared Statements. The journey continues with mastering Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP, culminating in building your very own MVC framework. The track concludes with a dynamic, real-world Content Management System (CMS) project, featuring a secure admin panel, authentication, CRUD operations, image management, and final deployment.

What you'll learn

• Set up a robust PHP development environment and write clean, reusable functions.
• Handle HTML forms, implement strict data validation, and manage file uploads securely.
• Manage user state and authentication seamlessly using Cookies and Sessions.
• Write efficient SQL queries and establish secure database connections via PDO.
• Protect your applications against vulnerabilities (like SQL Injection) using Prepared Statements.
• Apply OOP concepts and architect your own custom MVC framework.

Topics

1. 1 Week 1

   • Session 1: PHP Environment Setup, Syntax Fundamentals, and Control Structures.
   • Session 2: Arrays, Superglobals, and Writing Reusable Functions.

2. 2 Week 2

   • Session 3: Secure Form Handling, Data Validation, and Safe File Uploads.
   • Session 4: State Management (Cookies & Sessions) and Introduction to MySQL.

3. 3 Week 3

   • Session 5: SQL Queries Mastery and Connecting
   • Session 6: Security Best Practices, Prepared Statements, and OOP Basics.

4. 4 Week 4

   • Session 7: Advanced OOP Concepts and Custom MVC Framework Architecture.
   • Session 8: Building a Custom MVC Framework and Core Architecture Setup.

5. 5 Week 5

   • Session 9: Real-Life Project (Dynamic CMS) - Part I (Database & Admin Panel Setup).
   • Session 10: Real-Life Project (Dynamic CMS) - Part II (Authentication & CRUD Operations).

6. 6 Week 6

   • Session 11: Real-Life Project (Dynamic CMS) - Part III (Image Management & Advanced Security).
   • Session 12: Real-Life Project (Dynamic CMS) - Part IV (Final Integration & Production Deployment).