PHP - Laravel Masters Program

PHP - Laravel Masters Program

The PHP Masters Program at Yuva Sakthi Academy is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to become proficient PHP developers. The program covers a wide range of topics, starting from basic PHP syntax and concepts such as variables, data types, and operators, to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming, database integration, and web application security.

One of the key features of the PHP Masters Program is its hands-on approach to learning. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and assignments, allowing them to apply their newly acquired skills in practical scenarios. This practical experience is invaluable in helping participants build a strong foundation in PHP development.

The PHP Masters Program also includes modules on popular PHP frameworks such as Laravel and CodeIgniter. Participants will learn how to use these frameworks to build robust and scalable web applications, further enhancing their skills and employability.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion, which will add value to their resume and demonstrate their proficiency in PHP development. With the demand for skilled PHP developers on the rise, the PHP Masters Program provides participants with the perfect opportunity to kickstart their careers in web development.

About PHP Laravel Masters Program

The PHP Laravel Masters Program at Yuva Sakthi Academy is designed by industry professionals who are dedicated to staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in PHP Laravel development. The program is structured to help candidates not only gain practical skills but also clear PHP Laravel exams and succeed in job interviews.

This program covers essential concepts in PHP Laravel, including methodologies, through a combination of hands-on approaches, real-time projects, exercises, examples, and industry scenarios. Candidates will learn about control flow structures, array functions, interacting with databases using MySQL functions, PHP structural elements, organizing code for reusability, sessions, cascading style sheets, JavaScript, state management, cookies, and more.

By completing the PHP Laravel Masters Program, candidates will become proficient in managing MySQL databases and using the PHP language effectively. They will work on numerous real-time projects related to PHP data types, web interfaces, functions, MySQL server and client concepts, script syntax, and database objects, gaining practical experience and enhancing their understanding of PHP Laravel development.

Module 1: Introduction to PHP

Objectives:

• Understand the basics of PHP and its role in web development.
• Set up a local PHP development environment.

Topics:

• History of PHP
• Installation and configuration (XAMPP, WAMP, MAMP)
• PHP syntax, variables, data types
• Operators, control structures (if-else, switch, loops)
• Debugging and error handling

Practical Exercises:

• Create a simple PHP script that outputs "Hello, World!"
• Develop a calculator application using PHP operators and control structures.

Module 2: Working with Forms

Objectives:

• Learn how to handle form data and user input.
• Validate and sanitize user inputs.

Topics:

• HTML forms and attributes
• GET vs POST methods
• Form validation and sanitization techniques
• File uploads and handling

Practical Exercises:

• Build a registration form with validation checks.
• Implement file upload functionality in a form.

Module 3: Sessions and Cookies

Objectives:

• Understand session management and cookie usage in PHP.
• Implement user authentication with sessions.

Topics:

• What are sessions and cookies?
• Managing sessions in PHP (start, store, destroy)
• Setting, retrieving, and deleting cookies

Practical Exercises:

• Create a login system using sessions.
• Implement user preferences using cookies.

Module 4: PHP and MySQL Integration

Objectives:

• Connect PHP applications to a MySQL database.
• Perform CRUD operations.

Topics:

• Introduction to MySQL and database design
• Connecting to MySQL with PDO and MySQLi
• Performing SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE operations
• Using prepared statements for security

Practical Exercises:

• Build a simple CRUD application for managing a user database.
• Implement search functionality to filter users from the database.

Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in PHP

Objectives:

• Understand the principles of OOP.
• Implement classes and objects in PHP.

Topics:

• Classes, objects, properties, and methods
• Constructors and destructors
• Inheritance and polymorphism
• Namespaces and autoloading classes

Practical Exercises:

• Create a class for managing a library system.
• Implement inheritance with classes for different types of users (admin, member).

Module 6: Introduction to Laravel Framework

Objectives:

• Understand the MVC architecture and Laravel framework.
• Set up a Laravel project and explore its directory structure.

Topics:

• Installation of Laravel using Composer
• Routing in Laravel (GET, POST routes)
• Controllers and views
• Blade templating engine

Practical Exercises:

• Build a simple web application using Laravel with basic routing and views.
• Implement a templated page using Blade.

Module 7: Eloquent ORM and Database Management

Objectives:

• Use Eloquent ORM for database operations.
• Define relationships between models.

Topics:

• Setting up database configuration in Laravel
• Creating models and migrations
• CRUD operations with Eloquent
• Defining relationships: one-to-one, one-to-many, many-to-many

Practical Exercises:

• Create a blog application with posts and comments using Eloquent ORM.
• Implement relationships between users and posts.

Module 8: Authentication and Middleware in Laravel

Objectives:

• Implement authentication and user roles in Laravel applications.
• Understand the role of middleware in request handling.

Topics:

• Laravel’s built-in authentication scaffolding
• Creating user roles and permissions
• Using middleware for route protection

Practical Exercises:

• Implement user registration and login functionality.
• Create middleware to protect certain routes.

Module 9: Laravel Advanced Topics

Objectives:

• Learn about advanced features and best practices in Laravel.
• Implement API development with Laravel.

Topics:

• Laravel API resources and responses
• Middleware and API authentication (JWT, Passport)
• Task scheduling and queues
• Testing and debugging Laravel applications

Practical Exercises:

• Create a RESTful API for a resource using Laravel.
• Implement unit tests for your application.

Module 10: Introduction to WordPress

Objectives:

• Understand the basics of WordPress and its ecosystem.
• Set up a local WordPress environment.

Topics:

• Introduction to WordPress and its components
• Installing WordPress locally (XAMPP, MAMP)
• Understanding the WordPress dashboard
• Customizing themes and plugins

Practical Exercises:

• Install WordPress and customize a theme.
• Install and configure essential plugins.

Module 11: WordPress Development

Objectives:

• Learn how to develop custom themes and plugins for WordPress.
• Understand the WordPress loop and template hierarchy.

Topics:

• Creating a custom WordPress theme
• Understanding the WordPress loop
• Developing custom plugins
• Working with WordPress APIs (REST API, Plugin API)

Practical Exercises:

• Build a custom WordPress theme from scratch.
• Create a simple WordPress plugin.

Module 12: Final Project

Objectives:

• Apply all learned concepts to a comprehensive project.
• Demonstrate PHP, Laravel, and WordPress skills through project presentation.

Project Description:

Students will develop a full-fledged web application using PHP and Laravel, along with a WordPress site for content management, incorporating features like user authentication, data management, and API development. The final project will be presented to the class for feedback and evaluation.

Frameworks Covered

This training will also include an overview of popular frameworks that work with PHP:

• CodeIgniter: A lightweight PHP framework for rapid development.
• Symfony: A set of reusable PHP components and a web application framework.
• Yii: A high-performance PHP framework for developing web applications.
• CakePHP: A rapid development framework that makes building web applications easier.