Module 1: Introduction to Backend Development

• PHP Fundamentals

  • Introduction to PHP: Syntax, Variables, Data Types
  • Control Structures: Conditionals and Loops
  • Functions and Includes for Code Reusability

• Setting Up Development Environment

  • Installing and Configuring PHP and MySQL
  • Introduction to Development Tools: IDEs, Text Editors
    
    

Module 2: Database Management with MySQL

• Creating and Managing Databases

  • Designing Database Schema: Tables, Columns, Relationships
  • Performing CRUD Operations: INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, DELETE

• SQL Queries and Data Manipulation

  • Writing SQL Queries for Data Retrieval and Filtering
  • Using Joins, Subqueries, and Aggregates for Advanced Queries
    
    

Module 3: User Authentication and Security

• Implementing User Registration System

  • Creating User Registration Forms with Validation
  • Storing User Data Securely: Hashing Passwords, Salting

• Protecting Against Security Threats

  • Preventing SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Securing User Input: Sanitization and Validation Techniques
    
    

Module 4: Handling Form Submissions and Sessions

• Processing Form Data with PHP

  • Handling Form Submissions: POST and GET Methods
  • Validating User Input and Displaying Error Messages

• Working with Sessions and Cookies

  • Managing User Sessions for Persistent Logins
  • Storing User Preferences and Data Using Cookies
    
    

Module 5: Building RESTful APIs with PHP

• Introduction to API Development

  • Understanding REST Architecture and Principles
  • Creating API Endpoints for CRUD Operations

• Authentication and Authorization for APIs

  • Implementing Token-Based Authentication
  • Role-Based Access Control for API Endpoints
    
    

Module 6: Object-Oriented PHP

• Fundamentals of OOP in PHP

  • Classes, Objects, Properties, and Methods
  • Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Encapsulation

• Building Modular and Reusable Code

  • Creating PHP Classes for Business Logic
  • Using Interfaces and Traits for Code Organization
    
    

Module 7: Advanced Database Interactions

• Working with Relational Databases

  • Handling One-to-Many and Many-to-Many Relationships
  • Using Transactions and Stored Procedures for Data Integrity

• Optimizing Database Performance

  • Indexing, Query Optimization, and Database Normalization
  • Caching Strategies for Improved Application Performance
    
    

Module 8: Project-Based Learning and Final Projects

• Project 1: User Authentication System

  • Build a Secure User Registration and Login System
  • Implement Password Hashing, Salt Generation, and Session Management

• Project 2: RESTful API Development

  • Create a RESTful API for a Blog or E-commerce Application
  • Implement CRUD Operations for Managing Resources

• Final Project: Full-Stack Web Application

  • Develop a Complete Web Application Using PHP and MySQL
  • Showcase Skills in Backend Development, Database Management, and API Integration