Learn how PHP can simplify the creation of forms, read and validate form data, and display errors. Kevin also covers the fundamentals of MySQL and how to use PHP to efficiently and securely interact with a database to store and retrieve data. Throughout the course, he provides practical advice and offers examples of best practices.

Learning objectives

• Organizing project files
• Including and requiring files
• Working with URL parameters
• Encoding dynamic content
• Modifying headers and page redirection
• Creating forms and processing form data
• MySQL basics
• Using PHP to access database tables
• Creating, reading, updating, and deleting database records with PHP
• Validating data
• Preventing SQL injection