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PHP Course

Learning to program is not an easy and time-consuming process. Learning the syntax of the language is the easiest and shortest part of the journey, but you can't start without it. This course is devoted to the basics of writing programs in PHP. It prepares the groundwork for writing meaningful programs

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Where is the PHP programming language used?

PHP is a simple yet powerful programming language for web development, powering 75% of websites worldwide. With it, you’ll learn backend development, create dynamic web applications, and work with databases. PHP is easy to learn, in demand on the job market, and its active community and abundance of job opportunities can help you quickly break into IT

What will you learn in the "PHP" course?

You’ll learn the basic syntax of PHP — a fundamental skill that allows you to understand other people's code and write your own programs. After the course, you’ll be able to create simple scripts, such as a calculator

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PHP Basics

PHP is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. More than 80% of websites on the Internet are written in this language. We'll learn PHP from scratch, starting from the very basics. The first module is a springboard for writing meaningful programs. In it, we'll show you how to write your first code in PHP. We'll tell you what comments are and why they're needed. We'll also look at testing by checking your solutions as an example.

Arithmetic

Strings

PHP Data Types

Variables

Calling functions

Definition of functions

Logic

Conditional constructions

Loops

Diving into the lines

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Convenient format

Everything you need to master new topics is on one screen. Theory, practice and live examples go hand in hand. The clear structure helps you to learn in a consistent manner and not to miss important details

Practice in the browser

You don't need to install anything - all tasks are performed right in your browser. Built-in code editor, console and automatic tests make learning comfortable. And if something fails, you can always see the teacher's solution

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