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Introduction to PHP
Introduction to PHP
My name is Matt, and I work as a web development professional. I have been using PHP since 1998 to build dynamic webpages, and it is one of my favorite programming languages. I hope to share that enthusiasm with this course's participants.
Summary
This is a quote from a favorite XtraNormal video of mine. And, although I think many would find large chunks of the video to be objectionable, the statement above rings largely true. PHP tends to get picked on from time to time (Ruby on Rails, I'm looking at you), but for all the negative press, PHP has proven itself time and time again for the greater part of the last decade. PHP developers are widely sought after, and some knowledge of PHP is nowdays an essential tool for any aspiring web developer.
This course is about programming in PHP. It's about exploring PHP's strengths and its flaws. It's about why PHP has remained remarkably resilient, while many web application frameworks have come and gone in the time it's taken PHP to become and remain a major web scripting language. It's about learning to leverage the tool that is the PHP language, so that you build the website you've been dreaming about.
Topics Covered: PHP Programming Fundamentals, Dynamic Webpage Content Generation, Best Practices for PHP Server Programming
Target Skills: 1) design and implementation of simple dynamic webpages using PHP, 2) utilization basic PHP programming structures, 3) basic tenets of good PHP application design, and 4) the basic components of PHP web security
Course Timeframe: 1) January 26 - April 6 (10 Weeks), 2) 1 one-hour weekly meeting (chat-based) (exact time TBD, based on participant and coordinator availability) 3) the one-hour weekly meeting may or may not include small group assignments (voice conference chat, Skype, when available) (If you do not have a mic or high speed internet connection, do not worry! Your small group will accommodate you!) 4) approximately 1-2 hours of readings and programming assignments scheduled per week
Signup Period: January 8 - January 22 at 1:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time. I will close the course to new signups at that time. Selected participants will be notified by 1:00 PM HST January 23.
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Comments
has anyone gotten approval
has anyone gotten approval yet, I am still pending wondering how long it takes
I will close the course to
I will close the course to new admissions on January 22 and finalize the course roster by the end of the day on January 23. Only one person has been added to the course so far, and he is not a participant but a second facilitator. He will lead a second section of the course.
When will you be selecting
When will you be selecting students?
January 23
January 23
I appreciate the 2011-01-18
I appreciate the 2011-01-18 update Matt. Cheers.
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I just wanna let the admins
I just wanna let the admins know that I really appreciate them running this course. I submitted my sign up task already, and I know it might not be perfect, but if there is something I don't know I will learn it. There is really nothing more I would like right now than to start learning to code. I'm ready to give it 110% every day. Thanks for considering me.
Hello all I've been approved
Hello all
I've been approved for this course and I'm really excited to learn PhP and make new friends!
Welcome to the group. Glad to
Welcome to the group. Glad to have you here.
I guess you will be joining my group.
let's learn some PHP!!
let's learn some PHP!!
Hi tousif I'm a member of
Hi tousif
I'm a member of your group
Am I to assume a 'pending'
Am I to assume a 'pending' application is the same as a denial?
Well, I am not sure if that's
Well, I am not sure if that's true. Matt can answer this question of the pending application. Maybe we will take you up in the second session of the class. :) Matt has put up a lot of work in this and we are trying our best to give one-one help to each member. :)
I just saw your application and it seems good. Contact http://p2pu.org/users/ultimatelibrarian she still has got some seats to fill up. Maybe she might reconsider you. :)
I don't see my name on the
I don't see my name on the accepted list, nor have I received a rejection email. Are the lists complete, and has my app 'slipped 'tween the cracks'?
Your application has been
Your application has been approved and you are in my section. Hop onto forum and check the activities for our group.
I have not received an
I have not received an approval email and I do not see my name on the list, it says "your application is pending". Any update?
I applied to this course
I applied to this course while it started sign-up process but I am not listed yet. How can I join to this course !!!!
am signing up for the same..
am signing up for the same..