PHP 101 for Beginners
Ever try diving into large open-source codebases, only to feel like you're trying to decode a foreign language? The jump from basic PHP to framework-level complexity can be downright intimidating.
Maybe you've taken generic PHP courses that left you with gaps—especially when facing the daunting tasks involved in complex, real-world projects like Magento.
It's a common struggle that can make you question your abilities and feel unprepared for the demands of becoming a real, professional programmer.
But what if you could bridge that gap with confidence?
Picture a course that not only solidifies your understanding of PHP, but also prepares you to tackle object-oriented patterns and complex implementations head-on. Imagine converting challenges in PHP into stepping stones for your career.
The PHP 101 course is designed to transform your uncertainties into expertise, providing the foundation you need to excel in open-source development and beyond.
Mark Shust has over 20 years of real-life development experience and holds 6 Adobe Commerce certifications. He has helped tens of thousands of developers all over the world learn and improve their Magento skills through courses, lessons and tutorials.
Mark's passion is taking complex topics and simplifying them down into easy-to-understand concepts. He enjoys teaching others, and strives getting you to that "ah ha!" moment as quickly as possible.
I wanted to learn PHP and stumbled on this course.
It is fabulous with great quality.
Foundational excellence
Step-by-step
This course takes Magento's complexities and breaks them down into easy-to-understand lessons.
Each course is focused on a specific outcome and follows a proprietary linear-learning approach which teaches you exactly what you need to know, ...when you need to know it.
- PHP 8 fundamentals
- Gain a solid understanding of PHP 8 syntax, variables, data types, and control structures, setting a strong foundation for your PHP journey.
- Functions and scope
- Learn how to create and use functions effectively, understand variable scope, and write reusable code to enhance your programming efficiency.
- Object-Oriented Programming basics
- Grasp essential OOP concepts such as classes, objects, properties, and methods, preparing you for more advanced PHP development.
- Arrays and loops mastery
- Become proficient in working with arrays and various loop structures, crucial skills for handling data in PHP applications.
- File handling and inclusion
- Discover how to work with files, include external PHP scripts, and organize your code for better maintainability.
- Practical coding exercises
- Reinforce your learning with hands-on exercises designed to apply newly learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
Thank you very much for this great tutorial!!!
This is the best.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of programming concepts
Familiarity with web development basics
Access to a local development environment
Motivation to learn and apply new concepts
Interest in internet programming
Course enrollment includes
- Magento support
- Commerce support
- 47 step-by-step lessons
- 2h 10m of on-demand video
- Full source code
- Enhanced lesson transcripts
- Tech-friendly closed captions
- Multi-language support
Course Curriculum
Each video lesson can be played back & referenced as many times as you wish at slow or fast speed.
Tech-friendly closed captions in: 🇺🇸 ENEnglish🇪🇸 🇲🇽 ESSpanish🇵🇹 PTPortuguese🇫🇷 FRFrench🇩🇪 DEGerman
The curriculum was expertly curated using our proprietary linear learning methodology.
This ensures concepts are taught in the correct order, so you never feel lost or overwhelmed.
Just hearing the confidence and clarity explaining PHP in this course... I literally "inhaled" it. This course is pure gold.
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