Zend PHP II: Higher Structures

The Zend PHP II: Higher Structures course is designed to expand a beginning programmer’s understanding of the PHP language. This intermediate-level course builds upon knowledge gained in PHP I: Foundations. It utilizes a hands-on approach with numerous examples and practical exercises, as well as a key development project, to enhance learning. You will also have the opportunity to use the Zend Studio IDE (Integrated Development Environment) to continue honing your coding skills utilizing best practices and effective tools.

This course is offered online - with a live instructor - for 18 hours (9 - 2 hour sessions) or can be adapted for the classroom setting.

Topics Include
• PHP Language Concepts: Scope, Globals, working with Files, Advanced Variable Usage / Array Manipulation and References
• Configuring PHP: PHP.INI configuration considerations
• Regular Expressions: Using Perl-Compatible Regular Expressions in PHP applications
• PHP and OOP Concepts: Principles of Object Oriented Programming and Design, Access Modifiers, Abstract Classes, Interfaces, Namespaces and more
• Building Applications: Debugging, Security and Validation
• PHP Web Fundamentals: Server Communication, Sessions & Cookies, Working with Forms and Form Validation, Email, HTTP Headers, Buffers & Caches
• PHP Database Basics: Introduction to manipulating database contents using PHP; PDO
• PHP Application Essentials: Best Approaches to Creating Applications; Course project