PHP Beginner Training Series (Part 1 of 3)

PHP Beginner Training Series (Part 1)

When: Saturday, July 17th, 11am - 4pm

If your somewhat new to PHP and want a fast track learning series on how to build an application from concept to launch, then this is for you. Feel free to pass this on to your friends and associates who may also be interested. This is part one of several series covering beginner topics and progress towards more intermediate topics. By the end of the series, you will have the skills needed to develop a fully functional web application.

Part 1 (The Basics)Anatomy of a web application
Setting up a development environment
Basics of HTML
Basics of CSS
Introduction to PHP
Hello World

This is a hands-on series. Everyone will be expected to bring their laptop and work on the exercises. There will also be homework assignments. If you have been wanting to get started in building a website, or want to build a web application - then this is for you.

The sessions will be taught personally by Michael Bourque (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/members/5046031/), who is the Organizer of Boston PHP. I cannot emphasize enough that this is for beginners. If you are already proficient with PHP and web development - then this event is not for you. Or perhaps you would like to volunteer to help. Let me know (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/members/5046031/).

Getting ready for class
Please visit this page (https://www.meetup.com/bostonphp/pages/Boston_PHP_Beginner_Training_Series/) to learn about what you will need to get ready for class. This includes the latest info, as well as configuration of your laptop, etc.

Note:
To ensure we only get serious RSVP numbers, we are charging a very small fee of ($7). This will be used for venue/food/drink during the sessions. Please only RSVP if you are serious and plan to attend.

The remaining sessions below have not been scheduled yet, but will be posted soon as well.

Part 2 (Making it all work)Introduction to databases and database design
MySQL
Building a simple application
Best Practices
Debugging

Part 3 (Adding pizazz)Basics of design and layout
Working with Images and Graphics
Introduction to JavaScript & jQuery
Interaction development
Deploying your application on a hosting service

Sponsored by BeanTownHost
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We would like to thank BeanTownHost (https://www.beantownhost.com/) for sponsoring this event, and for providing web hosting for all attendees. BeanTown is a great local hosting provider with great prices and personal service. If you need hosting, you wont find a better option than BeanTown. All Boston PHP members are entitled to a discount off their hosting plans.