Introduction to PHP and MySQL: Build Database-Driven Web Apps

Building modern, interactive websites requires a solid understanding of how server-side code communicates with a database. If you want to move beyond static pages, mastering the combination of PHP and MySQL is the essential next step. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of backend web development. You will progress from writing basic script syntax to managing relational databases, enabling you to build functional, database-driven applications with security and efficiency in mind. What you'll learn: - Understand core PHP syntax, variables, conditional logic, loops, and functions - Process and validate user input securely using PHP form handling - Design and manage MySQL databases, tables, and user privileges - Connect PHP scripts to databases securely using modern PDO (PHP Data Objects) and prepared statements - Implement essential security practices, including input sanitization and secure password hashing - Execute database operations to create, read, update, and delete records dynamically You will begin by exploring fundamental programming concepts and PHP syntax through clear written explanations and structured code snippets. As your comfort grows, you will transition to database administration, learning how to write SQL queries and safely connect your backend logic to a MySQL database. This course is designed specifically for beginners who want to learn server-side web development, with no prior PHP or database experience required. Start building your foundational backend development skills today.