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Building a Dynamic Web App using PHP & MySQL
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Building a Dynamic Web App using PHP & MySQL

Taught in English

Khaled M. Attia

Instructor: Khaled M. Attia

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Beginner level

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2 hours
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No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.4

(197 reviews)

What you'll learn

  • Create databases, users, and tables in MySQL and create the database connection in PHP.

  • Apply PHP knowledge to capture and secure input from user before sending it to the database.

  • Create the add, update, delete and retrieve functions in the PHP web app interacting with MySQL database

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Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.4

(197 reviews)

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Introduction

  2. Preparing the Database

  3. Database Connection

  4. Capturing User Input

  5. Adding Records to the Database

  6. Retrieving Records from the Database

  7. Deleting Records and Security

  8. Updating Records

Recommended experience

Familiarity with HTML and CSS is recommended. Subsequent basic PHP knowledge is preferred but not required.

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Khaled M. Attia
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  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

  • Expert guidance

    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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