PHP and MySQL Web Development: Build a CMS from Scratch

Transitioning from static HTML to dynamic, database-driven websites can feel overwhelming when faced with outdated tutorials and insecure coding practices. This text-based course provides a clear, structured path to mastering backend web development using modern industry standards. You will progress from writing basic scripts to designing a fully functional, secure Content Management System (CMS) from scratch. Through clear written explanations and practical code examples, you will learn how to structure applications professionally, manage relational databases, and implement robust security measures. What you'll learn: - Learn the core fundamentals of PHP, including variables, control structures, and modern type hinting. - Understand object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to write clean, reusable, and maintainable code. - Configure and query MySQL databases securely using PDO to prevent SQL injection vulnerabilities. - Build a custom Content Management System (CMS) with user authentication, article management, and dynamic routing. - Apply industry-standard security practices, including secure password hashing and cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention. - Integrate modern coding standards and clean code conventions to make your projects production-ready. The course starts with foundational concepts, guiding you through setting up your local environment and writing basic scripts, before moving step-by-step into database design, user authentication, and object-oriented architecture. This course is designed for beginners to backend programming, requiring only a basic understanding of HTML and CSS. Start your journey into backend web development today and build your first database-driven application.